Cheap car rentals in Cuba. Should we hire?

Cuba is one of the safest destinations to travel in Latin America and the Caribbean, although we are going to dismantle some myths about how wonderful it can be to travel at your own pace and hire a cheap rental car in Cuba.

As a travel agency specialized in Cuba , we know very well all the options to move around the island and we recommend to our travelers the one that best suits both their budget and the type of trip they intend to do.

Is it advisable to drive on your own in Cuba?

Traveling at your own pace with a rental car is an option that of course exists and that we sometimes recommend, but only for those travelers who really want to experience an adventure trip in Cuba and who also have enough time for unforeseen events.

Let's not fool ourselves, in Cuba the roads are not in the best conditions, and to this is added the problem of the lack of signage and fuel, which can cause you not to arrive at your destination at the scheduled time or that you get some surprise if you do not know the area well.
If you are looking for a cheap rental car in Cuba you will not have it easy, transportation in Cuba is not cheap, and the cars are old, but of course there are options. We always recommend that those who use the car rental services in the different agencies in the country carefully read the rental conditions and the corresponding insurance coverage before signing the contract.

The best option, a taxi with a local driver

In our experience, and always putting the safety of our travelers first, it is highly recommended when moving around the interior of the country to use the services of a local driver. First because of what we mentioned before, because they master the roads. But above all, because a good driver can also be a great travel companion.

Among the services we offer to our travelers, we take special care to offer the best selection of drivers throughout the island, with taxis in excellent condition, but above all with communicative and open people who act as guide-drivers, accompany clients and improve their travel experience.
Depending on the number of people traveling, the offer range from modern cars, to minivans, minibuses and buses, even vintage American cars from the 50s to make shorter journeys and feel the experience of going back in time.

If you decide to hire a car with a driver, it is also important that you do not let yourself be fooled by just anyone and do it through a serious company, be it a travel agency or car rental company. Sometimes you can meet people who offer to take you around Cuba and the price is usually tempting, but the reality is that you do not know what type of license they have, or in what condition their vehicle is, or if they have the papers and insurance of the car in order.

Each trip is different, and there are travelers who prefer to save money, and for them we have other options, such as share taxis with other tourists or use the public bus network that works fine too. In any case, if you are traveling in a group, a taxi with a driver is always a good option, since the cost is divided among all and the final bill is always better.

Do not hesitate, take good travel insurance

An important question to take into account if you are going to drive in Cuba is to have good travel insurance with legal aid coverage, since the possible criminal responsibility of the driver in the event of a car accident is usually settled after long judicial processes during which the Cuban authorities will prevent the departure of those involved from the country, and in that case you will need legal defense. In this article we will tell you the most important aspects to take into account to travel with a good travel insurance to Cuba.

So, if you are thinking of organizing a trip to Cuba, whether it is with your familiy, with your group of friends or with your classmates, with your couple or even in your honey moon, on your own or in one of our tailor made trips, which we do our best to organize in our especialized travel agency, keep following our tips to travel to Cuba without complications. We suggest some of our most popular organized tours , and, if possible, spend at least 10 days in Cuba, so as not to miss the essentials, and above all, we recommend that you let yourself be carried away by our tips to live the authentic Cuban culture. And if you are looking for a cheap rental car in Cuba, think twice before hiring it!

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