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

Xiamen's on-street taxis are the backbone of point-to-point travel: they queue at the airport, ferry terminals, major hotels, and busy intersections, and can also be hailed curb-side when the roof light is green. Look for the blue-and-silver cars with the city crest on the door. Drivers are required by law to use the meter, so simply state your destination in Mandarin or show the Chinese characters on your phone. Receipts are printed automatically if you need them for reimbursement. For added convenience, the ride-hailing mini-program inside WeChat or Alipay (DiDi is integrated there) lets you book the same licensed taxis without standing in a queue, handy during rain or after evening flights when ranks are long. If you prefer a private-car experience, the DiDi app (English interface available) offers both "Express" and "Premier" tiers; cars arrive within 3, 5 minutes in downtown districts and accept foreign credit cards linked to the app. Choose a taxi for short hops inside the old quarter where traffic is dense and curbside pickup is easy. Pick DiDi Express for cross-town rides to places like the Xiamen North railway station or the new convention center, where advance booking saves time. For late-night returns from the island's beach bars or when you have bulky luggage, DiDi Premier gives larger sedans and professional drivers, though it typically costs more than the metered cab. Always check live availability and estimated fares in the booking widget below before before you ride.