How much is a vacation in Cuba? A travel guide for fans.

300 days of sunshine a year, old cities built in colonial style, colorful houses, vintage cars, cigars, rum, Havana and beaches with paradise landscapes - these are the ingredients that make Cuba a favorite destination for tourists from around the world. How much is a vacation in Cuba? Despite expectations, this is not a cheap destination, but you can travel "smart" and you can fit in a decent budget if you sell the offers of the airlines and find a good price for accommodation.

When to go to Cuba

Before you plan your vacation in Cuba, you must know that if you really want to go to the beach, you may have surprises between December and February, when the lowest temperatures are between 15-20 degrees. Between September and November, the island is often the target of hurricanes and storms. October is the rainiest month of the year, and July is the warmest. But in principle, Cuba is a year-round holiday destination, with a subtropical climate and an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.

Currency in Cuba

You should also know that in Cuba there are two currencies, the national peso (CUP), which the locals use, and the convertible peso (CUC) for tourists. The difference between the two currencies is very large, so be careful not to confuse them - the CUC is stronger than the CUP. Of course, tourists can also use the national peso, for tickets on the market, fruits, and vegetables on the market, street snacks or fresh foods, but in most cases, you, as a tourist, will rely on the convertible peso.

1 CUC = 0.87 EURO / 1 US $
1 CUP = 0.33 EURO / 0.38 US $

How much is a vacation in Cuba

First concern - the plane ticket. A plane ticket Bucharest - Havana normally departs from 650 euros, without taxes and baggage. However, by carefully watching the offers of the airlines, it can certainly drop 100 euros, to a ticket taken in time. And with a little luck. There are no direct flights, but from Bucharest to Havana there is only one stop. However, a two-stop flight may be cheaper.

How much is accommodation in Cuba

As anywhere in this world, accommodation in Cuba also varies by area, conditions, services. For a smaller budget, you can confidently call the "private house", where you will have an authentic Cuban experience. It has decent conditions, an ok price and is the best way to get to know the locals better. The owners of these private houses will also prepare your three meals if you want to eat there. At least once a day, it's worth it. In a "private home", a double room costs about $ 20-30 per night. At a mid-level hotel, one night's accommodation can cost between $ 25 and $ 180. taxi islington
However, the most beautiful experience in Cuba is to stay at least a few days at a five-star luxury resort on the beach. You will certainly feel that in paradise, but also the prices are higher. For example, at Royalton Hicacos (for adults only) in the famous Varadero resort, one night's accommodation in a double room costs $ 376, with all-inclusive.

How much is transportation in Cuba

When you spend on paper the cost of a vacation in Cuba, you must also make a budget for transportation. It is a pity to stay in one place, so you will probably have to invest significant amounts in the means of travel. The good news is that it is quite cheap to travel to Cuba.

Here's an indication of how much transportation costs in Cuba:
A taxi ride into the city - between $ 2.50 - $ 7. From the airport to Havana a taxi ride costs around $ 25. Getting an hour by taxi to the city costs around $ 30.

There is also the possibility of taking a shared taxi. Collections shared taxis cost $ 0.50 per race. In Havana, there are vintage cars that travel around the city on certain pre-established routes and can take travelers going in that direction. You just have to signal to them that you want to go. In addition, you should know their route very well.

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You can take common taxis and between cities and the price can be the same as for a bus trip. From Trinidad to Havana the cost is $ 25.

A bus ride into the city costs just 4 cents.
An hour on the tour bus costs $ 4-5.

Here are some indicative prices on certain routes:
Havana - Vinales: $ 12
Vinales - Cienfuegos: $ 35
Cienfuegos - Trinidad: $ 6
Trinidad - Camaguey: $ 15
You can also rent a scooter for $ 25 a day.
For a rented car, you can pay about $ 85 per day.

How much is food and drink in Cuba

It is said that the culinary specialties are not exactly the strong point of the Cubans, but you can certainly find something to your liking. The locals do not eat much at the restaurant, because the prices are a bit high for the salaries in Cuba. Of course, at a luxury resort, you don't have to worry about food - you'll find everything. Here are some guide prices to set the budget for food if you want to see how much a vacation in Cuba costs:

Breakfast in a private house: $ 3-7
Lunch or dinner on street food - $ 2
Lunch or dinner in a mid-level restaurant - $ 8-20
Alcoholic beverages - $ 2-5
Coffee: $ 0.25 - $ 3

One bottle of water at 1.5 liters $ 1-2

Snacks on the street: $ 0.50-2

How much is fun in Cuba

You will not get bored in Cuba, because you have a lot of time variations. Some for little money, others for a lot of money.
Admission to the museum can be free but can cost $ 10.

A Havana Tour in a Vintage Car - $ 30.
Riding in Viñales: $ 5 per hour
A show at Cabaret Tropicana: $ 85+
Salsa or rum courses - $ 15 per hour

internet access

It's not that simple to get online in Cuba. If you can not live offline only, then you must buy a special card from ETECSA. With it, you will have internet access on your own phone, for a fee of $ 2-6 per hour. With the card, you can connect anywhere with a wifi.