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Uber is a long-time favourite as the original ridesharing app but with more apps making their way into the Australian market it's time to take a closer look at which offers the best deals.
Chinese app DiDi made an appearance in Australia in mid-2018 and the company is delivering prices that are very competitive.
We took a closer look at fees, deals, locations and more to help you decide which ridesharing app is best for you.
The winner: Uber wins overall as it's more widely available and offers a range of cars, including maxi cabs for larger parties.
If you're in Melbourne, Newcastle, Geelong, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or Perth though and simply searching for a cheap ride with a sign-up discount, DiDi wins hands-down.
Feature | Uber | DiDi | Winner |
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Where is it available? | Major Australian and regional cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Townsville and Geelong. | Melbourne, Newcastle, Geelong, Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. | Uber |
Which types of cars can I book? |
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| Uber |
Does it take cash? | No | No | Both |
Does it take card? | Yes | Yes | Both |
Does it deliver food? | Yes, through the Uber Eats app. | No | Uber |
Does it allow dogs? | Assistance animals are accepted. Yes, so long as the driver confirms their permission. | Assistance animals are accepted. Pets are accepted at the discretion of the driver. | Both |
Do fares include GST? | Yes | Yes | Both |
Does it have child seats? | No | Not as a standard. | Both |
Does it pick up from airports? | Yes | Yes | Both |
Does it have maxi cabs? | Yes | No | Uber |
Sign-up discount | No. | Yes, $20 with our exclusive code. | DiDi |
Catch your rideshare | Ride with Uber | Ride with DiDi |
We compared Uber and DiDi side by side to see which app came out as the cheapest.
Fees were calculated on the most economic fares in Melbourne.
Uber | DiDi | Which is better? | |
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Base fare | $2.00 | $1.98 | DiDi |
Booking fee | $0.55 | $0.00 | DiDi |
Minimum fare | $7.50 | $6.98 | DiDi |
Charge per minute | $0.36 | $0.30 | DiDi |
Charge per kilometre | $1.16 | $1.08 for the first 7kms, dropping to $0.98 after | DiDi |
Cancellation fee | $10.00 | $4.00 | DiDi |
DiDi offers extremely competitive prices, so if you're looking for the cheapest ride then DiDi is easily the first choice.
DiDi offers riders up to $20 off first rides whilst Uber no longer offers a discount on first rides, whether you have a referral code or not. Uber and DiDi also give riders the chance to earn free rides by sharing referrals.
Last checked | Code description | Code |
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14 Dec 2020 | Get $20 credit | FIN**** |
15 Dec 2020 | Up to $50 off rides | TRY**** |
15 Dec 2020 | Up to $100 off Sydney rides | ******** |
Uber is the winner as it's available in all major cities and has a wide range of vehicles and services, including maxi cabs and food delivery.
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