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Open trips to Cuba
Post yours and see who is going on your dates. Asking to join a trip is always free.
Best time to go
November to April is dry and warm, the best window to visit. The summer is hotter and more humid, with a real hurricane risk from August to October. Bring some cash essentials: cards often don't work.
Top places
Things to do
Cities and history
- Ride a classic car along Havana's Malecon
- Cobbled, time-frozen streets of Trinidad
- Revolution history in Santa Clara
Beaches and reef
- White sand and reefs at Varadero
- Quiet cays off the north coast
- Diving in the Bay of Pigs
Music and culture
- Live son and salsa in Havana's bars
- Cigars and rum tasting
- Art and nightlife in Vedado
Nature and countryside
- Tobacco farms and limestone hills of Vinales
- Hiking in the Topes de Collantes
- Horseback rides through the valleys
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $10 to $20 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $30 to $60 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $70 to $130 |
| Meals, per day | $15 to $35 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Tourist Viazul buses and shared collectivo taxis link the main towns; classic-car taxis handle short hops. Internet and apps are limited, so plan offline.
Travelling solo in Cuba
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Cuba trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Carry cash and basics; card payments and ATMs are unreliable.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
Travelling to Cuba with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Cuba?
Make a free profile and add your Cuba trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Cuba you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Cuba?
November to April is dry and warm, the best window to visit. The summer is hotter and more humid, with a real hurricane risk from August to October.
How much does a day in Cuba cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $10 to $20; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $30 to $60; mid-range hotel, per night: $70 to $130; meals, per day: $15 to $35. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Cuba good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Cuba trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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