Rappi
Latin America super-app: food, groceries, pharmacy, cash withdrawal.
What Rappi is
Rappi is a Latin American super-app that goes well beyond food, delivering groceries, pharmacy items, and more, and in some markets even bringing cash to your door. Travelers across Latin America use it as a one-stop tool for getting essentials and meals without navigating unfamiliar shops or carrying lots of cash.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Restaurant food delivery across many Latin American cities
- ✓Groceries, pharmacy, and convenience-store orders in one app
- ✓Cash-delivery feature in some markets, handy where ATMs are scarce
- ✓Live courier tracking from store to door
- ✓Multiple payment options including cards in supported countries
Good to know
- Available across several Latin American countries, with features that vary by market
- Some payment methods may favor local cards; check what's accepted in your country
- An account is required, and a findable delivery address matters
- Requires a data connection to order and track deliveries
Tips from the road
- Useful for stocking a rental with groceries without lugging bags through the city
- The cash-delivery option, where offered, can save a trip to a sketchy ATM late at night
- Give couriers a clear landmark, since building numbering can be inconsistent
- Tip in-app where the option exists, as it's commonly expected for couriers
When to reach for it
Reach for Rappi in Latin American cities when you want food, groceries, or essentials delivered, or when its extra services like cash delivery solve a local problem. Where it isn't available, a local delivery app or going in person is the fallback.
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Rappi — frequently asked
What can I order on Rappi besides food?
Depending on the city, it delivers groceries, pharmacy items, and convenience goods, and in some markets it can even bring cash to your location.
Which countries does Rappi cover?
It operates in multiple Latin American countries, though the exact services and selection differ from one market to another.
Can I pay with an international card on Rappi?
Card payment is supported in many markets, but acceptance of foreign cards varies, so it helps to have a local payment option or cash as backup.