Getting around Saigon: compare ride apps
Compare the live quote for the same pickup, destination and vehicle size. Grab, Be and Green SM publish ride services in Vietnam; the lowest fare and fastest pickup can change with demand. Start with the app you can use and pay in, and keep the hotel address ready for a backup taxi.
Written by the Rabbit Bar operating team · Updated 23 October 2026. Our own venue is labelled separately from other businesses.
A comparison that stays useful when prices change
| Service | What to compare | Official details |
|---|---|---|
| Grab | Car size, pickup point, displayed quote and any listed extras | GrabCar |
| Be | beCar or beBike, same destination and current availability | Be transport |
| Green SM / Xanh SM | Selected car service, pickup and current fare; official hotline 1555 | Green SM Car |
Operator pages checked 23 October 2026. We have not completed a live booking or confirmed that a particular overseas card or phone number works. Compare what your app actually offers.
Read the final quote, not an old per-kilometre figure
Grab’s car page says the displayed fare changes with demand. Choose the same vehicle size when comparing apps and read any airport, toll, parking, waiting or extra-stop conditions before confirming. A price copied from an old trip is not a quote for tonight.
For arrivals, use the terminal-specific airport pickup guide. For returning after a bar visit, use the late-night pickup checklist.
Before the first trip
- Open the app and complete your own phone verification before you need the ride.
- Check mobile data and whether the selected payment method is accepted.
- Enter the full destination and inspect the pin.
- Choose enough seats and luggage space for the whole group.
- Compare the assigned plate and vehicle with the app before boarding.
A hotel can help arrange a taxi when an app is unavailable. Ask how the fare is calculated before the trip, and keep a payment backup rather than assuming every service supports the same wallet.
Getting to Le Thanh Ton 15B
Use Hem 15B Le Thanh Ton, District 1, HCMC for the alley entrance, then the entrance guide for the last stretch. Rabbit Bar is at 15B/32 inside the alley; a pin for the whole Le Thanh Ton street can leave you in the wrong place. Open the alley map.
For dinner, find the exact branch in the restaurant guide. For nearby sightseeing on foot, see the walking-distance notes.
Questions before you go
Which app is always cheapest?
None is established here as always cheapest. Compare the same route, vehicle and current quote.
Can I use a Singapore payment card?
Acceptance depends on the app, issuer and account. Test your own method before relying on it and prepare a backup.
Sources and what was checked
- GrabCar: displayed fares and demand adjustments
- Be: transport services
- Green SM: car service and contact
Sources checked 23 October 2026, except the dated walking-route calculation. This is researched travel guidance, not a claim of first-hand visits or a live availability feed. Reconfirm the branch and terms before travelling.
Rabbit Bar (hostess bar & karaoke, Le Thanh Ton 15B alley)
- Hours
- Daily 20:00–04:00 · same-day booking OK
- Where
- Le Thanh Ton 15B alley, District 1 (Japan Town). Message us at the alley entrance and the manager will come to meet you.
- Hall/bar
- $6 table charge per person + drinks
- KTV
- Soju set 1,500,000 VND per person for 1 hour · 2,000,000 VND for 2 hours (2 people for 2 hours: 4,000,000 VND)
Drinks ordered outside the set and other optional items (such as the hall hostess drink and seating fee) are billed at menu prices (check before you order). In-store information on the day takes priority.
Hem 15B Le Thanh Ton, District 1, HCMC