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The best food delivery apps vary by country. In Southeast Asia, Grab and Foodpanda dominate. In Europe, Uber Eats, Glovo, and Deliveroo are the most popular. In Latin America, Rappi and iFood lead. Uber Eats is available in the most countries overall, but it's rarely the #1 app anywhere. DownloadEat provides detailed guides for 40+ countries so you always know which app to download first.

No. While Uber Eats operates in many countries, it's not available everywhere and is often not the top app. For example, in Thailand locals prefer Grab and LINE MAN, in South Korea Coupang Eats and Baemin are far more popular, and in Brazil iFood has the dominant market share. Always check our country guide before assuming Uber Eats will work at your destination.

It depends on the app and country. Major international apps like Uber Eats and Deliveroo usually accept international credit cards. However, many popular local apps (like Coupang Eats in South Korea, Meituan in China, or Swiggy in India) may require a local payment method. Our Payability Score rates each app specifically on how tourist-friendly its payment system is.

Japan has 8 major food delivery apps. Uber Eats Japan is the most tourist-friendly option, accepting international cards and offering English support. Demae-can (by LINE) and Wolt are extremely popular with locals and have wide restaurant coverage. For the full breakdown including Chompy, Menu, and more, check our Japan delivery guide.

Many food delivery apps require SMS verification, which can be a problem with international numbers. Apps like Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Foodpanda generally work with international numbers. However, many local apps require a local number for registration. We recommend getting a local eSIM or SIM card upon arrival, or purchasing one online before your trip. Check our Phone Requirements guide for details.

Yes, in most countries you can get food delivered to your hotel, Airbnb, or hostel. Tips for success: use the hotel's full street address (not just the name), add clear delivery notes (like "meet in lobby"), and consider meeting the driver outside. Some hotels in Asia have dedicated delivery pickup areas. Check our Hotel Delivery guide for country-specific advice.

Food delivery apps are generally safe to use while traveling. To stay safe: stick to well-reviewed restaurants with high ratings, use in-app payment rather than cash when possible, avoid sharing your exact accommodation details with drivers unnecessarily, and be extra cautious with cash-on-delivery in unfamiliar areas. Our country guides include specific safety tips and common scams for each destination.

The Payability Score is DownloadEat's proprietary rating system (1–10) that measures how easy it is for tourists to actually pay on each food delivery app. It evaluates international credit card acceptance, English-language support, guest checkout availability, and signup requirements. A high score (8+) means the app is very tourist-friendly, while a low score (below 4) means you may struggle to use it without local payment methods or language skills.