Save money in Thailand with Grab

When you're in Thailand, one of the easiest ways to avoid overpaying for excursions is to skip the per-person group tours and just use the Grab app instead. It’s basically their version of Uber, and it works well in most tourist areas. You can book a car, a van, or even a tuk-tuk, and the price is per ride—not per person.

That makes a huge difference if you’re traveling with someone else. Instead of paying $100 each for a half-day tour, you can grab a private driver to take you where you want to go for like $15 or $20 total. You’re not locked into a group’s schedule, and you can take your time, leave early, make a detour, whatever. It’s way more flexible.

The app handles most of the communication, so it doesn’t really matter if the driver speaks English or not. You can add stops or message them if you need to clarify something. It’s super simple to use.

Grab also does a lot more than just rides. You can use it to order food from local restaurants (including street food spots), get groceries delivered, have someone run errands, or even book hotel stays. It’s basically a one-stop convenience app for everything you might need on the ground.

Bottom line—if you want more freedom, less hassle, and a better price, use Grab and make your own itinerary. Let the other tourists pile into a van while you ride off on your own schedule.

Note: Grab works in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar