Tips & Hacks

Useful Apps & Websites

The tools we actually use to book, get around, talk to people, and not overpay while traveling.

A running directory of travel apps and sites, organized by what you are trying to do. Tap a category to open it.

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🏨 Stays & Booking Platforms 5 optionsβ–Ό
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πŸš— Getting Around: Rideshare & Delivery by Region 11 appsβ–Ό

Uber is not the dominant app everywhere. Filter by region to see what locals actually use.

All Regions Americas Europe Asia-Pacific Middle East & Africa
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Uber
The default in the US, Canada, and much of Latin America. Rides and food delivery in one app.
Americas
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Rappi
The “everything app” across Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Brazil, and Argentina, covering rides, food, groceries, even cash withdrawals.
Latin America
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DiDi
Often cheaper than Uber in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Peru. Always worth price-checking both.
Latin America
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Cabify
Strong alternative in Spain and across Latin America, especially in cities where Uber has limited coverage.
Spain & Latin America
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Bolt
Estonia-based and dominant across Central and Eastern Europe, plus much of Africa. Rides, scooters, and food delivery.
Europe & Africa
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FreeNow
Licensed taxis through an app, strong in Germany, the UK, Ireland, Spain, and Italy.
Western Europe
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Grab
The “everything app” of Southeast Asia, covering rides, food, and payments across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Southeast Asia
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Gojek
Motorbike taxis, cars, and delivery across Indonesia, including cities where four wheels move slower than two.
Indonesia
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Ola
India’s largest ride-hailing app, with auto-rickshaw options that Uber does not always offer.
India
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Careem
Now part of Uber but still the stronger local app across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan, covering rides and delivery.
Middle East
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inDrive
You name your own price and drivers accept or counter. Big in Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia.
Africa, LatAm, Central Asia
No apps in that region yet, check back soon.
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🌐 Translate & Communicate 2 optionsβ–Ό
🎀 Learn the Language Before You Go 3 optionsβ–Ό
✈️ Flights & Fare Finders 3 optionsβ–Ό
🎯 Points, Miles & Loyalty Tools 3 optionsβ–Ό
πŸ“Ά Stay Connected: eSIMs, Data & Hotspots 6 optionsβ–Ό
πŸ’³ Money & Cards 2 optionsβ–Ό
🩺 Nomad & Backpacker Insurance 2 optionsβ–Ό

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