How much does a trip to Havana cost
A week in Havana runs roughly $410–$1378 per person, excluding flights.
Accommodation
Hostel / GuesthouseBudget
3-4★ HotelMid
5★ Luxury SuiteComfort
Indicative price — see live rates via the link.
Tours & Activities
Popular tickets, guided tours, and experiences to book online.
Old Havana Guided Walking Tour
Cathedral Square, Plaza de Armas, the Capitol and Obispo Street with a local guide
Havana Rum & Cigars Tour
Havana Club Rum Museum and the secrets of Cuban cigar making
Daiquiri Experience at El Floridita
The legendary bar of the world's first daiquiri and Hemingway's favorite spot
Mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio
The famous mojito bar with live music and old Havana atmosphere
Mobile internet (eSIM)
The easiest way to stay online in Havana is an eSIM — activated right on your phone, no local SIM needed.
Prices on the ground
Havana transit is cash-only: no contactless, no day passes. Buses (MetroBus) are chaotic; a unique local option is HashHabra, a rideshare app for coches and almendrones. Buses cost ~1 CUP; private rides via app are safer and cheap.
Total budget range
| Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $48 | $130 | $260 |
| Transit | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| Stay | $154 | $420 | $910 |
| eSIM | $182 | $182 | $182 |
| Total per person | $410 | $758 | $1378 |
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FAQ
- How much money to bring to Havana for a week?
- A week in Havana costs roughly $410–$1378 per person, excluding flights.
- Is food and transit expensive in Havana?
- Food runs $7–$37 a day and city transit about $4. Havana transit is cash-only: no contactless, no day passes. Buses (MetroBus) are chaotic; a unique local option is HashHabra, a rideshare app for coches and almendrones. Buses cost ~1 CUP; private rides via app are safer and cheap.