$300-$675 from Canada & the USA €300-€750 from Europe

Airport Pickup / Drop-off: $35+, depending on your vehicle choice and destination In-Town Taxi: $10+ per trip depending on distance (if you desire to explore on your own) Bicycle Taxi: $5+ per trip (if you desire to explore on your own) Coco Taxi: $5+ per trip (if you desire to explore on your own)

Bag of Coffee: $17 per kg (2.2lbs) Cigars: plan on a minimum of $10 per cigar / $250 to $1000 per box (25) Rum: $15 on average per bottle Paintings: $3-$175 depending on size Wood Carvings: $3-$20 Shirts: $8-$50 Leather Goods: $5-$30 Stained Glass: $3-$25 Stained Glass Lamps: $75-$150 Books: $2-$50 Artisan Soap: $3-$5 Postcards: $1

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Budgeting for Cuba

Please utilize the following information to help you budget for your personal expenses in Cuba.

Personal Budget

Although most everything will be included, depending on your booked tour, we recommend mapping out a personal budget for anything that is not included in the cost of your tour before arriving to Cuba.

No matter what country you are from, don’t plan on your debit or credit cards working in Cuba. Cuba is mainly a cash country and if you plan for that, spending money will be a breeze for you. Please prepare to spend cash only and budget according to your spending habits.

You are free to bring as much cash as you please, but you are required to claim anything over $5,000 USD on your customs form. United States citizens need to exchange USD to CUP at the Havana airport upon arrival, yet persons of other nationalities may exchange in their home country.

The best currencies to exchange upon arrival are Euro, Canadian Dollars, or USD.

Remember, you will not need to budget for anything in the “Included” section of your booked tour description, nor the transportation to any of those experiences/excursions. You will only need to budget for the items found below that are not included in your tour.

Important Note: Each price quoted below is an approximate, based on the average value of USD in Cuba. Currently, the exchange rate is about 120 CUP to 1 USD, which is the exchange rate at the bank in Cuba.

International Flight

$300-$675 from Canada & the USA
€300-€750 from Europe

Visa

For citizens of the USA, visas cost between $85-$100 each and you have two options to obtain your visa. After purchasing your flight, you can call your airline to purchase and obtain your visa in advance or you can get your visa the day of travel upon your arrival to the airport. Both means of obtaining your visa are trustworthy and simple.

Citizens of most countries in the world, including citizens of the USA, do need a visa to travel to Cuba.

No matter where you are from, please visit our Visa Information page for more details before proceeding.

Lunch & Drinks

Average Restaurants: $8-$25 per meal

The nicest restaurants can cost about $40-$50 per person for a full meal including drinks, appetizer, main plate, and dessert.

Water: $2-$3 per 1 liter bottle
Alcoholic Drinks: $3-$10 per drink on average (most are on the cheaper side)

Extra Tours / Entertainment

Cave Tours in Viñales: $10 to $25 per person per tour, depending on the cave tour
Horseback Tour through Viñales Valley: $20 per person per hour
Viñales Bike Rentals / Tours: $35+ per person
Entry to Museums, Castles & Galleries: FREE to $12 per person
Entertainment Venues / Nightclubs: $10-$150 per person

In-Country Transport

Airport Pickup / Drop-off: $35+, depending on your vehicle choice and destination
In-Town Taxi: $10+ per trip depending on distance (if you desire to explore on your own)
Bicycle Taxi: $5+ per trip (if you desire to explore on your own)
Coco Taxi: $5+ per trip (if you desire to explore on your own)

Souvenirs

Bag of Coffee: $17 per kg (2.2lbs)
Cigars: plan on a minimum of $10 per cigar / $250 to $1000 per box (25)
Rum: $15 on average per bottle
Paintings: $3-$175 depending on size
Wood Carvings: $3-$20
Shirts: $8-$50
Leather Goods: $5-$30
Stained Glass: $3-$25
Stained Glass Lamps: $75-$150
Books: $2-$50
Artisan Soap: $3-$5
Postcards: $1

Tips

We always recommend, as an encouragement to those serving you, that if you believe that those persons went out of their way to make your experience over-the-top, feel free to tip them. It is not required, but it is a good encouragement for them to continue to give 110% for their travelers. The amount of your tips depend on the combination of your budget/generosity and how well you feel they served you. If you have any questions regarding tipping or anything else, feel free to reach out to us before your departure.

Gardner Tours Guide
BnB Host / Butler: $5-$10 per day
Restaurants: usually 10% of total cost
Drivers: $5-$10 for long journeys
Experience Guides (Cigar Factory Tour, Cuban Cocktail Lesson, etc): $5-$10
Boat Captains: $100-$200 per boat per day is customary

If you have any questions, please contact us.

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Friends Riding down the Malecon in Havana Cuba with their hands in the air at sunset in a Turquoise Buick Classic Car

Gardner Tours Blue Buick Classic Car with Luggage on Top sitting outside of BnB in Vinales Cuba

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Cover of the Cuban Cartoon Book Album de la Revolucion with Jose Marti and Fidel Castro

Gardner Tours Airplane Arriving over Blue Waters and Lush Lands in Havana, Cuba