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10-19-19 03:04 #6070
Posts: 294Originally Posted by MjTravelLove [View Original Post]
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10-16-19 22:02 #6069
Posts: 34Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
The beauty of it is that you can book online and have confidence that your car is reserved (I can vouch for it since I've done it more than 8-9 times myself). I can't imagine showing up and walking into a rental agency and being at their mercy in terms of pricing and what's available. This is Cuba after all! They almost always take a security deposit from you which they return upon the end of your rental. They'll walk around the car and make sure no damage has been done. I've never had the slightest issue.
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10-16-19 20:44 #6068
Posts: 503Originally Posted by Bleble [View Original Post]
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10-16-19 09:23 #6067
Posts: 344Rental $$$
Originally Posted by Hyrul [View Original Post]
Thanks for the link, seems like the rental price for the car I usually rent runs over $105 daily (Kia Picante) I think maybe it's because of my travel dates which are in the middle of January. My last rental a couple of years back at the end of February, this same car rented for around $78 daily.
I think the upside of renting thru your link might be the rental price quoted is in USD, correct me in case I'm wrong.
Mondo.
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10-16-19 05:58 #6066
Posts: 99Originally Posted by TyDown [View Original Post]
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10-16-19 03:02 #6065
Posts: 45Originally Posted by TyDown [View Original Post]
I heard cigar prices went up about 15%, can anyone confirm?
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10-16-19 02:37 #6064
Posts: 503Special period
Here's my theory, shit is about to get real in Cuba.
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10-14-19 17:46 #6063
Posts: 34Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
I always book my cars through the Cuba Travel Network via Cuba Junky:
http://www.cuba-junky.com/cuba/car_rental_engine.html
I get to the airport, grab my luggage, exchange my money outside and then walk over to the rental office (literally a 30 second walk from outside the airport). All of the car "companies" have an office there, Transtur, Havana Auto, Rex, etc.
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10-13-19 07:05 #6062
Posts: 344Car rental
Originally Posted by Hyrul [View Original Post]
Have to agree with you about the car rentals in Cuba, I've posted before about it, and have the same take as you.
BTW, would you mind sharing how you go about renting cars, do you rent once you arrive or do it before getting to Cuba? Lately I'm trying to do it thru an outfit out of SoFla but so far they tell me I have to wait since I'm going next January and they don't know prices!
I've had luck a couple times at the airport but the last time I struck out.
Mondo.
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10-13-19 07:04 #6061
Posts: 344Car rental
Originally Posted by Hyrul [View Original Post]
Have to agree with you about the car rentals in Cuba, I've posted before about it, and have the same take as you.
BTW, would you mind sharing about how you go about renting cars, do you rent once you arrive or do it before getting to Cuba? Lately I'm trying to do it thru and outfit out of SoFla but so far they tell me I have to wait since I'm going next January and they don't know prices!
I've had luck a couple times at the airport but the last time I struck out.
Mondo.
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10-13-19 03:13 #6060
Posts: 61Do you know of anyone fined for procuring women in Cuba?
A casa owner in Santa Clara strongly suggested I find one chica for my whole trip. Casa owners in Santa Clara were "read the riot act" in a special meeting about noncompliance about two years ago. They were told that among other things that tourists would be fined 3000 CUC for seeing a steady stream of women. Apparently, having one is considered legal, especially if you can demonstrate ongoing contact with her. Do you know any instance where this new law has been enforced? Obviously passing a law is one thing, enforcing it is another.
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10-12-19 21:46 #6059
Posts: 503Just in from Havana, uploaded today. (not my video), I'll be there next month. Once again. Sofia's at about 10:30 minutes in. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PyArzQhm0k
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10-12-19 16:05 #6058
Posts: 34Interesting how we all have different experiences to such extreme degrees.
I've been to Havana nearly 15 times. On average I stay about 10 days (sometimes a month). I have rented a car every time except the 1st time I was there I simply cannot be bothered with a personal driver. The first time I was there, we didn't have a car and we constantly were waiting for our driver to show up. I promised myself I'the get a car from now on and that's what I've done. Plus, there's something about driving in Havana on your own (or with your friends) which gets eliminated when you're being driven around. The cost of a driver is pretty much the same as renting a car. I'the much rather have the car whenever I want it and not be at the mercy of anyone. If you need suggestions on places to see and go, you can always ask anyone else. I've never had an issue finding things to do.
The rules of driving in Havana are simple. Don't speed, don't drink and drive, and always carry your papers and license on you. Apart from that, you'll be fine unless you heavily injure someone — which is the case in practically every country. Fender benders aren't a big deal and can be dealt with easily.
As for girls in Havana. I agree with those who have said it couldn't be any easier. Smile, say Hello, some basic chit chat and you're usually good to go.
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10-12-19 05:59 #6057
Posts: 161Originally Posted by MadeInCanada [View Original Post]
Got our euros from bank of america so getting ready. Going to have my casa guy pick us up at airport.
Ballpark USD driver for a day? That could be way to go for a day cruisng around playa de este. Etc.
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10-12-19 03:20 #6056
Posts: 250Originally Posted by ChrisH [View Original Post]
Completely agree on the randomness of when good things arise in Cuba!