How to get around in Cuba?
In Cuba, travelers have three main options: domestic flights for long distances (fast but expensive), Viazul buses between major cities (booking required weeks in advance), and car rentals with or without a driver for free exploration of the country.
Long-distance transportation
- Local flights : ideal for connecting major cities quickly. More expensive but saves valuable time.
- Viazul buses : serves the country's main cities. Reservation essential several weeks in advance as they are in high demand. Does not serve rural areas.
Car rental: the freedom solution
Renting a car with or without a driver remains the best way to discover Cuba's isolated regions. This option offers complete itinerary freedom and allows access to remote places unreachable by public transport.
Things to consider
- Road conditions : often degraded, particularly in rural areas
- Atypical traffic : pedestrians, horses, carts and trucks share the road
- Fuel : gas stations sometimes sparse, fill up regularly
Local agency advice
Our Cuban guides recommend renting a car with a driver for a first trip: he knows the roads, avoids pitfalls and takes you to discover authentic places off the beaten path.