What are the must-have apps for traveling in Taiwan?

The essential apps for Taiwan are Uber, Uber Eats, LINE Pay, LINE, Google Maps.

How many travel apps does Taiwan have?

We've curated 8 apps across 6 categories for traveling in Taiwan, including 6 essential apps.

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Taiwan

Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Taiwan?

Uber is the top-rated ride hailing app in Taiwan. The most tourist-friendly ride-hailing option in Taiwan, available in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung with existing account support.

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Taiwan uses Traditional Chinese script, so download Google Translate's offline language pack before arrival. Cash is still king at night markets and small eateries, but LINE Pay and EasyCard are rapidly taking over everywhere else.

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Last updated: March 2026

Uber

Essential

The most tourist-friendly ride-hailing option in Taiwan, available in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung with existing account support.

Pro tip: Works seamlessly from the airport . book before you exit arrivals to avoid taxi touts.

Tripool

Nice to have

Best for fixed-price private transfers, including airport runs and cross-city trips with fare splitting.

Pro tip: Book in advance for early-morning flights.

View Ride Hailing guide →

Uber Eats

Essential

The most tourist-friendly food delivery app in Taiwan with strong English-language support and wide restaurant selection.

Pro tip: Many restaurants deliver until 2am in Taipei . great for late-night cravings.

Foodpanda

Nice to have

Taiwan's other dominant food delivery platform with wider selection of local Taiwanese restaurants but primarily in Chinese.

View Food Delivery guide →

LINE Pay

Essential

The most widely used mobile payment app in Taiwan, accepted at convenience stores, restaurants, and retail shops.

Pro tip: Link an international Visa or Mastercard to LINE Pay before arrival . saves fumbling for cash at 7-Eleven.

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