Is Grab cheaper than taxi Thailand?

In peak hours, Grab is much more expensive than a taxi. It's even double or triple the normal price. Today, all taxi brands have their own App so don't worry they cheat you if you call a taxi via App. The App will show the approximate amount you will pay after completing the trip.



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There are two main Taxi services in Bangkok. The first is the metered Taxis ( normally green and yellow but do come in other colours) and Grab. Although slightly more expensive the Grab system has a couple of advantages. First it's a web and GPS system that you access from an app on your smartphone.

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Taxis in Thailand are very cheap relative to western countries. The starting taxi fare is just 35 baht and the meter increases relatively slowly to the distance travelled.

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In Bangkok, I took a grab taxi for short distance driven by a lady, price was almost doubled showed up in their app and the car was dirty inside with food containers and make up items lady uses at the front seat.

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Tuk-tuks are best suited to short trips. Often it would cost the same (or even be cheaper) to take a cab to the same destination, but the smaller and more nimble tuk tuk will go a lot faster.

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Tuk Tuk rates vary. They cost the same as a taxi, but have no meter. This means you can usually negotiate the fare (and you should do before any ride). For a brief journey (1 to 2 kilometers), you should pay around 50 baht (USD1.

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Tipping is NOT customary in Thailand, there is absolutely NO mandatory requirement to tip anyone, but small gratuities for great service are very much appreciated. Unlike some other parts of the world, you will never see a Thai service provider with his hand out waiting for a tip.

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Grab is Southeast Asia's #1 all-in-one taxi, ride hailing, express grocery shopping and food delivery app. Access the largest community of taxi drivers in Southeast Asia.

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How Much Does 2 weeks in Thailand Cost? In the 15 days that we spent in Bangkok and Northern Thailand, we spent a total of 14,726 Baht. That's equivalent to about $420 USD. That's for two people for 15 days and includes everything from accommodation to meals and transport.

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