Cubans are a very hospitable people, and having arrived on the island of freedom, you can not even stay in a hotel, but ask someone to stay. There are even families who speak a little Russian. However, without any political overtones, many in the world consider Cuba a fairy-tale country and by hook or by crook strive here for permanent residence. But if you have other goals and objectives, namely a touring trip, then the best way to plunge into the flavor of this country is to rent a car and travel on your own.
So, your “ethnographic expedition” should start with accommodation and car rental. You will have to pay for the car rental and the security deposit. There are rental companies in all major cities in Cuba.
From the documents you will need:
- International driving license
- International passport.
The deposit can be paid in cash. Its size will depend on the make of the vehicle.
Car rental in Cuba is allowed from the age of 21. At the same time, the quality of cars can be very diverse, while it also happens that a pre-booked car cannot always be provided. Gasoline in Cuba is very expensive, so it is better to go on long trips by car, and in the city limits - if possible, walk on foot or also rent a bicycle.
Features of travel in Cuba
Traffic rules do not differ from standard ones, traffic in the country is right-hand, besides there are very few cars on the roads, despite the fact that there are a lot of cyclists - the high cost of fuel affects. The quality of the central roads does not cause any complaints, while secondary roads often resemble a washboard, besides, markings and signs on them are very rare. If an independent trip to Cuba will lead you to the cobweb of such roads, then you will have to stock up on keen attention and remarkable patience, since sometimes you have to look for the right direction for a very long time.
But you will find an interesting feature: the license plates of cars in the country have different colors. At some point, they began to apply this in Russia, but the color designation in Cuba is different. So, blue license plates indicate that these are state cars, yellow ones indicate private cars, and red ones get tourists' cars. The traffic police have "tourist" cars, so to speak, certain "benefits". Police officers often try not to pay attention to minor violations of drivers of cars with red numbers. However, in Havana itself, no one will give you such indulgence.
The most convenient way to get around the country is by car. You can plan your own route around the city, travel time and save energy on sightseeing. It is not difficult to rent a car in Paris, but it is better to take care of it in advance:
