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Rent a Car in Cuba

Rent a car in Cuba: In Havana most tourist hotels offer car rental services, but I don't recommend driving a car in Havana if you are not familiar with the city and the Cuban traffic rules.
The streets are narrow with many potholes and the signage is poor and often difficult to see.

RENT A CAR IN CUBA - CAR HIRE CUBA - CUBA CAR RENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Check the car you rent for possible damage on reception of the keys.
  • Check the bill and the content of the gas tank too (delivering a HALF filled gas tank is a classic scam)
  • Avoid driving at night, there are plenty of bicycles on the road without light, children playing on dark streets etc.
  • Check your insurance coverage, as a foreigner you are responsible for damage to the rented car and any third party.
    In case of physical damage you are NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE CUBA before you pass the Court, this can take many, many months!
  • Leave the car only in a guarded parking area.
    • advise: Hire a car driver included, this is a more relaxed way of traveling. The driver will watch and guard the car while you can shop or visit your destination.

    Before You Rent a Car in Cuba Read This!

    Before you rent a Car in Cuba, you should know that Cuba has different laws than other countries.
    Any car accident caused by a foreigner can lead to a tragedy. Even if the car accident is not your fault you can get up to three years prison sentence. Don't drive a car in Cuba, hire a driver or pay a taxi!

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    Havana Classic American Cars rental

    Cuba Taxi - Rent a Classic Car in Cuba

    Old American Cars or Classic Cars can be rented at the taxi stands in front of the Hotel Parque Central (Central Park) or in front of the Hotel Nacional in Havana Vedado.(picture left)


    UPDATE 2011
    The new legislation allows the Cubans to apply for a license to operate a private taxi business.
    Info: Car Rental Cuba
    Havana Cuba Modern taxi hotel Parque Central

    Havana Taxi's

    Today the majority of the taxi's in Havana are modern comfortable cars with airco. You find them in front of the tourist hotels
    (picture: modern taxi's at hotel Parque Central)


    Private Taxi's - Cuba Classic Cars

    With the new legislation (effective of the year 2011) a lot of "private taxi's" are available these days. You find them in front of the Capitolio, at Parque Fraternidad besides the Capitolio and in front of Obispo street near the Hemingway bar El Floridita.

    cuba taxi - private havana taxi

    A Chevrolet TAXI with a Toyota steering wheel
    and a Mercedes Benz engine
    A private taxi driver in Havana has to work day and night to make a decent living, each month he has to pay 800 Cup (about 35 USD) for his license and each 6 months 100 Cuc (100 USD) for inspection of the car. Note that the average salary in Cuba is 15-20 USD.

    cuba taxi - Private Havana taxi

    Private Havana taxi waiting for clients
    in front of Obispo street Old Havana

    Taxi Colectivo Havana

    These taxi's were originally intended for Cubans but now foreigners can also use this cheap taxi's. The taxi's have a fixed route to several suburbs or long distance places in Havana. They go as far as ALAMAR (20km east from Havana) They depart when all seats are occupied, the price of the trip is shared among the passengers. The price of the trip is as low as 20 Cup (twenty Peso Nacional = approx. one USD) Transport in Havana

    Cuba Taxi Colectivo Havana

    Taxi Colectivo at Havana Neptuno street
    Waiting for customers, the ride starts when all seats are occupied

    Taxi from Varadero to Havana

    A single trip by taxi from Varadero airport to Central Havana a distance of approx. 135-140km takes about two hours and costs around 60-65 Cuc (60 USD) with an official State taxi. Most private taxi drivers charge 50 - 55 Cuc for the trip. You can also wait for the Viazul bus to Havana, a single trip cost these days 25 Cuc (two years ago still 12 Cuc). If you are with two or more persons it's cheaper to opt for a private taxi and share the cost.

    Havana Bus Tour

    This is a new and cheap way to travel through Havana and can be an excellent transport solution Havana Bus Tour

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