Make it a trip · Havana, Cuba
What Havana costs
once you land
Real prices, from the airport ride to a room for the night, each with where we found it. Checked October 2026, around Old Havana and Vedado.
Prices as the source quoted them.
Half a villa or 4-star room, two meals out, a coffee, two beers and the signature experience.
Arriving
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Taxi from José Martí airport to the city centre Many reports
Agree the fare before you set off.
Source: Takeoff, Old Havana guide (2026)
US$33 Book an airport pickup -
Cuba e-visa Fixed
For AU, NZ, GB, IE, NL, DE, FR, SG passports.
About 22 EUR. Replaced the paper tourist card. Up to 90 days, extendable once. Also fill in the free D'Viajeros form within 7 days of arrival, and carry medical insurance.
Source: Orange Travel, Cuba visa and entry requirements (2026-08)
€22 -
Cuba e-visa Fixed
For CA passports.
Government fee, paid through a Cuban consulate in Canada. Up to 90 days. Also fill in the free D'Viajeros form within 7 days of arrival, and carry medical insurance.
Source: ImmiAssist, Cuba visa for Canadian citizens (2026-03)
C$24 -
Cuba e-visa, tourism restricted Fixed
For US passports.
US law bars tourist travel; you must travel under one of 12 authorised categories. E-visa fee about 22 EUR; insurance with 25,000 USD medical cover required.
Sources: ImmiAssist, Cuba visa for US citizens (2026-04), Orange Travel, Cuba visa and entry requirements (2026-08)
€22
Getting around
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Local bus or shared taxi ride Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$1.20
Eating and drinking
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Lunch menu at a cheap restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$4.30 -
US$5
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Dinner for two at a restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$34 -
Cappuccino Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$1.40 -
Beer at a pub, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$1.90
At the supermarket
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Water, 1 litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$1 -
Coca-Cola at a restaurant, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$1.70 -
Beer from a shop, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Havana (2026-06)
US$1.80
Doing
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Classic car tour Many reports
Per hour; confirm the price is per car, not per person.
Source: Takeoff, Old Havana guide (2026)
US$55 Get tickets
Sleeping, per night
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Guesthouse room Many reports
Reported average per night.
Source: Combien Coute, Havana prices (2026-10)
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4 star hotel Many reports
Reported average per night.
Source: Combien Coute, Havana prices (2026-10)
€82 Find a hotel
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