Taxis & Rideshare in Hong Kong (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Hong Kong's on-street taxi fleet is the backbone of point-to-point travel: red taxis serve the urban core (Hong Kong Island & Kowloon), green taxis cover the New Territories, and blue taxis operate on Lantau Island. Hail one at curbside taxi stands, queue at hotel or MTR-station ranks, or phone the 24-hour radio-dispatch numbers posted inside every cab. All cabs are metered, air-conditioned, and accept cash (Octopus card is not supported). For rideshare-style convenience, the Gojek and DiDi apps let you book these same metered taxis electronically, no increase pricing. But you pay the metered fare plus a small booking fee through the app. Choose a street taxi when you're already curbside and traffic is light. The wait is usually short and the ride is the most economical door-to-door option. Use the Gojek or DiDi app when it's raining, during shift-change hours (around 4 p.m.), or when you're in a quieter district where empty cabs are scarce, booking locks in a driver and gives live tracking. For premium comfort, the app also has a "limo" or "maxicab" tier (licensed private-hire vehicles) that costs noticeably more but guarantees a newer car, meet-and-greet at the airport, or space for extra luggage.