Rent a car in Cuba

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We accept the majority of the international credit cards in order to rent a car in Cuba.

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Rent a Car in Cuba: Why?

If you want the freedom to explore the island, you will want to rent a car in Cuba. You may want to rent a car in Havana to get started with your journey. There are three Cuba Car Rental companies in existence today. They are Rex, Cuba Car and Havanautos. They are all run by federal government, however. They do have websites, which are not very user-friendly. Prices are set due to a state monopoly. Available cars for rent are few and scattered all over Cuba. What to do then?
As a result, the process to rent a car in Cuba used to be time consuming and complicated. For these reason Cubacenter developed a powerful and intuitive search engine that gives you access to the best options for each category across different state-owned car rental agencies. This makes the booking process significantly less frustrating and way faster. Their FAQs will answer your most pressing questions.

Simply enter your dates, drop off and pick up times, and location, and then filter as much or as little as needed depending on your preferences. Available cars and prices will pop up. You can filter down to type of car and company, with dozens of choices. Read this before you head off with your rental car.
Once you have placed your preferences, you will receive your booking confirmation. In 48 hours you will be informed whether or not your requested car is available. If your car is confirmed you will receive another email with a voucher and final reservation. If they are unable to find the car you want, you will get a full refund if there is no alternate available, or a second email with an alternate car offer. If you do not accept this alternative, you will receive a full refund. So you are protected in any situation.

Rent a car in Cuba: tips by Cubacenter

Renting a Cuba car and being able to visit the island to discover the most fascinating places is an experience that we definitely recommend. It is important to travel informed in order to live an unforgettable experience in the Caribbean.

Here is a list of tips that Cubacenter has prepared for you in order to rent a car in Cuba without any problem:

1. Roads in Cuba
Although there is not much traffic in Cuba, driving is not always easy. The road network is in good condition although in some places you may find holes. We recommend driving with caution and avoid the night as often the roads are poorly lit or not illuminated.

2. Where and when to refuel in Cuba
Frequent refuelling is recommended as there are few fuel distribution centres on the island.

3. Car rental contract
It is strongly recommended that you keep a copy of the contract on your return, which will be issued to you when you pick up your car.

4. Speed limit on Cuban roads
The maximum speed allowed in Cuba is 100 km per hour and on secondary roads you must not exceed 50 km per hour. If the limit is exceeded, you may receive a fine which will be processed by the rental company and charged to your account. Never pay a police officer in cash.

5. Traffic signs on the roads of Cuba
Traffic signs in Cuba are not well organised and, especially outside tourist destinations, signs are often missing. We recommend that you download the offline maps before your arrival in Cuba so that you can use them during the trip without an internet connection. If you find yourself having to ask for information from a local person, remember that they will often not speak your language; we therefore provide you a little help in order to understand the indication that you will be given:
right: derecho
left: izquierda
straight: recto
go straight: siga recto/todo recto
district: square
turn: Doblar
stop: pare

6. Pay for petrol in USD
When you pick up your car at the rental office in Cuba you will be informed about the service stations. Remember that petrol must be paid in USD as credit cards are often not accepted for fuel payments.

7. Assistance 24h/24h
For any breakdown of the car during the rental period or any type of problem, contact the 24-hour emergency call centre at the number indicated on the rental agreement.

F.A.Q. - Rent a Car in Cuba

How to choose a car to rent in Cuba?
If you decide to rent a car in Cuba, you will have to take into account the price, the number of parking spaces, the type of gear lever (automatic or manual) and the size of the luggage you will take with you.
During the booking process you will be shown the services included and not included in the price so that you can choose the car that best suits you. Remember that Cubacenter guarantees the reservation of the chosen category and not of the specific model.

Where to pick up and drop off your car in Cuba?
On our car rental home page you can select the place, dates and times for the pick-up and the drop off. Once you have entered this data, our search engine will show you the cars that match your request.

What happens if I pick up my car late?
A delay of 30 minutes is tolerated during the opening hours of the rental agency. In case of longer delay the vehicle is not guaranteed as the company may decide to deliver the car to another customer. We therefore recommend that you notify us if you arrive later than the scheduled time (you will find all the contacts on the voucher that we will send you after your booking).

What happens if I return my car late?
If the car drop off takes place 59 minute after the scheduled time, we will charge each extra hour (from 1 to 5) with 1/5 of the rate (3/6 days). For delay of more than 6 hours we will charge the extra day + 1 day of insurance.
For loss of contract will be charged 50.00 USD for each sheet (contract consists of 2 sheets).
What forms of payment do you accept?
Once you have chosen the car you will have to proceed to the payment that can be made by credit card. We accept all major international credit cards.

What does the price include?
The cost includes the fixed price for the number of days required with unlimited mileage.

What is not included in the price?
Additional costs may concern:
Car insurance
Security deposit
Additional driver
Different car drop off loation
Pickup and drop off at the airport
First fuel
What does the insurance include?
The insurance covers damage to the vehicle, fire, total or partial theft, accidents, natural disasters, damage to third party property and injury to third parties. You must communicate incidents immediately to the competent authorities.

What does the insurance not include?
The insurance does not cover theft of the car radio, 5 car wheels (4 + spare wheel) or windscreen wipers. For this reason it is recommended to always park your car in a safe place.
What are the steps after the payment of the car?
Once the payment has been made online, you will receive an email in which we will inform you that your booking has been registered. Within 48 hours we will confirm or not the availability of your car.

In case of confirmed car
In case of confirmed car we will send you a second email with the final reservation and the voucher with all the data of the rental. In case of unconfirmed car
In case of unconfirmed car you may receive two different types of mail:
- email with a second car proposal that you can decide to accept. If not, you will receive a refund of your payment.
- email in which we will inform you of the unavailability of your car request. You will be fully refunded to your credit card.
What to do in case of accident?
In case of accident, damage or theft, we recommend you to contact the rental office within 48 hours using the emergency numbers that you will find on the voucher that we will provide to you.

What to do in case of fine?
If you receive a fine, the police will register the incident on the rental contract and you will have to pay the cost when returning the car.
Is it better to pick up the car at the airport or in the city centre?
In Cuba large cities there are car rental offices both at the airport and in the city centre. You do not need to pick up your car at the airport if you are in the city. In the case of Havana, where car rentals are always very crowded, we recommend that you pick up your car only when you plan to move to the province. In the city you can move by taxi, public transport or with the famous vintage cars of the '50s.

How are the roads condition in Cuba?
The roads in Cuba are in good condition, but we recommend you to be careful as you may run into dismal sections and poorly lit at night. Please remember to drive before sunset as the lighting in Cuba is very poor. The road signs are not well organized and we recommend to drive with average speed paying attention to the possible crossing of animals, bicycles and old cars.

How to get around Cuba by car?
Due to the lack of internet connection on the island you will not have access to online maps during the journey. We recommend that you download the offline maps from the Maps Me website to your mobile phone before leaving for Cuba.

Do I need an international driving license to rent a car in Cuba?
In Cuba, both international and national driving licences are accepted as long as they are in original form (no photocopies are accepted).

Is car insurance compulsory?
The insurance is compulsory. You must stipulated it even if you have a credit card with all the insurances included.

Is it possible to request a child seat?
You can request a child seat by paying an additional fee at your arrival. Please note, however, that car rental companies do not guarantee the service, so we suggest to bring one from home.

What are the official car rental companies in Cuba?
The mostimportant car rental companies in Cuba are:
- Cubacar/Havanautos: requires a driving license for at least 2 years and a minimum age of 21 years
- Vía Rent a Car: requires a driving licence for at least 1 year and a minimum age of 21 years. In case of Cuban citizens, the licence must be at least 2 years old.
- Rex: minimum age for driving: 21 years and 25 years for sports cars.

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