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HAV

José Martí International Airport

Havana, Cuba

Where to start
State Taxi / Private Taxi (Particular)

Cuba's main international airport, about 18 km southwest of central Havana. Cuba has no Uber, Grab, or app-based rideshare. Transport is by state-operated yellow metered taxis, private taxis (Taxi Particular — often classic American cars), or hotel transfers.

Ride Options

Cubataxi (State Taxi)

taxi

Official metered taxi

AvailabilityAvailable outside arrivals
Pickup NoteYellow state taxis wait outside. Fares are in Cuban Peso (CUP) or USD — confirm currency and rate before boarding.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Taxi Particular (Private)

taxi

Iconic Cuban classic car experience + often more affordable

AvailabilityAvailable outside arrivals
Pickup NotePrivate drivers (often in 1950s American cars) outside arrivals. Negotiate fare in Cuban Peso before departing.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Hotel Transfer

shuttle

Pre-arranged, hassle-free connection to your accommodation

AvailabilityMust be pre-booked via your hotel or resort
Pickup NoteMeet your hotel driver in arrivals holding a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

No Uber, Grab, or any ride-hailing app is available in Cuba. Cuba's internet access is limited and apps do not function for transport.

Taxi

Yellow state taxis (Cubataxi) wait outside arrivals. Fares are metered. 'Taxi Particular' (private drivers, often in classic American cars) are available — negotiate the fare in CUP before departing.

Shuttle

Some all-inclusive resorts send transfer vehicles to the airport. Confirm with your hotel or resort.

Transit

No public bus or rail link to central Havana from the airport.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • Negotiate the fare in Cuban Peso (CUP) with all drivers BEFORE getting in — always.
  • Riding in a vintage 1950s American 'almendron' (taxi particular) is a genuine cultural experience.
  • Carry enough cash — US cards (including VISA/MC issued by US banks) often do not work in Cuba.
  • NO rideshare apps operate in Cuba — pre-arranged transfer or authorized airport taxi only.
  • No rideshare apps in Cuba — at HAV, only the regulated yellow taxi rank or pre-arranged hotel transfer.