In recent years, the car rental business has expanded in Cuba. The ability of new economic agents to provide this service has expanded the transportation options available to nationals and tourists.
At the present time in Cuba there is a growing number of individuals or agencies that have one or more vehicles for rent.
Each agency has its own policies, backed by law, so before choosing where to hire the service, it is wise to evaluate other options to find the safest, most reliable and economical one.
Why should I rent a car in Cuba?
Cuba’s economic situation is in one of its worst moments, inflation and lack of access to fuel have caused the price of taxis to rise steadily, not to mention that the public transportation infrastructure is virtually paralyzed.
For a person traveling to Cuba, it can be complicated to adapt to these conditions, especially if you need to make long distance transfers, so it is always recommended to rent a vehicle for these movements within the country.
How to rent a car in Cuba?
Agencies are responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is in optimal condition at the time of pick-up, which includes addressing any mechanical or maintenance issues.
Compulsory insurance covers liabilities and damages that may occur during the rental period. It is important to understand the terms and conditions of the insurance and possible additional costs, especially for drivers of a certain age.
Prices
Prices vary according to the agency, the type of car and the duration of the rental, and depending on the quality or dimensions of the vehicle, rates can range from 90 dollars a day to almost 130, to speak of the most common range.
An insurance fee is mandatory, although sometimes it is included in the daily rental rate. For some categories, insurance costs between 20 and 30 USD per day.
You will be required to pay between USD 150 and 350 USD as a deposit, which will be refunded upon return of the vehicle if the terms of the contract are not violated and the vehicle is returned in the same condition as it was delivered.
The car is delivered with a full tank of fuel and the cost of fuel varies between $60-100 USD, depending on the category of the car and its storage capacity.
At the moment of contracting the service you declare who will drive the car, if you want to add additional drivers you must pay $3 USD per day or a one-time payment depending on the agency and the rental company. In any case, the additional driver must meet the same requirements as above.
Note: If you pick up the car at an airport, you will have to pay an additional tax of $20 USD.
General advice
When you collect the vehicle, you should check that it is undamaged and in the condition described in the Contract. You must report any pre-existing damage to avoid additional charges upon return of the vehicle.
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