Nearest major airport to Old Havana Cuba
The closest major airport to Old Havana, Cuba is José Martí International Airport (HAV / MUHA). This airport is 26 km from the center of Old Havana, Cuba.
Old Havana Viazul Bus Service | Prices, Offices, Phones & Timetables
Viazul Cuba Bus Service is the perfect option to visit Old Havana. For those of you who don’t wish to Rent a Car in Old Havana the Viazul bus service will take you across Cuba and to Old Havana in comfort. Buses are new air-conditioned models with onboard WC, central TV and lower suitcase compartment. Unless you intend to take the bus the moment you arrive, in most cases there is no need to book in advance as extra buses are added to routes when a particular route becomes overbooked. Simply visit the offices listed below, buy your ticket and travel either that day or any day in the future. The Viazul ticketing service is quick and efficient so usually you can collect a ticket in minutes. Departure times are clearly shown outside each booth.
There is another bus service called Astro bus which visits Old Havana, however although cheaper because it’s charged in Cuban pesos (approx 24 pesos to 1$), the buses are less comfortable and are used by Cubans so they tend to be full on most journeys.
It’s worth noting that if the Viazul bus service does not take you to your exact location, there are a plethora of Cuban peso and normal CUC taxis waiting at the bus stations to take you to your final destination in Old Havana. For example
Viazul Havana Cuba
Ave. 26 y Zoológico, Nuevo Vedado. Ciudad de la Habana - Viazul Phone 53 (7)8811413, ext. 101, 113, 8811108, 8815652
Main Viazul routes
- Varadero - Trinidad
- Baracoa - Habana
- Habana - Baracoa
- Trinidad - Varadero
- Varadero - Trinidad
- Viñales - Trinidad
- Santiago de Cuba - Varadero
- Santiago de Cuba - Trinidad
- Santiago de Cuba - Habana
- Varadero - Santiago de Cuba
- Trinidad - Santiago de Cuba
Stopover cities at which Viazul passengers can disembark or embark
Varadero, Cárdenas, Santa Clara, Placetas, Cabaiguan, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Avila, Camagüey, Las Tunas, Holguín, Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba, Colón
Old Havana Cell Phone Cubacel | Mobile Phone use in Old Havana Cuba
Old Havana Cuba Mobile phone network coverage is very good these days. Some areas of Old Havana may offer limited coverage but overall it’s good. Unless you use a US mobile operator it’s more than likely that you will be able to use roaming in Old Havana but this can be expensive. Staying connected in Cuba at a better rate will mean obtaining a Cuba SIM Card throughout your stay. Using cell phones in Cuba and Old Havana is then much like anywhere else in the world where you can purchase Cubacel prepaid SIM card and use this anywhere in Cuba. You can purchase these prepaid Cuba SIM cards at the offices below and also recharge the phone with credit at these locations. Also, many hotels and stores in Old Havana offer prepaid recharge cards should you need to do this on the go. If you have a credit card there are often Cubacel double recharge offers but to obtain these you will need to go on the internet as they are never available directly at Cubacel Offices in Old Havana Cuba.
GPRS, Mobile Internet & 3G connections can also be used in Old Havana Cuba. Cuba offers mobile internet to cell phone users with almost 100% national coverage but, this is more expensive than you are accustomed to and the network can be slower in Old Havana Cuba than other countries.
If you decide to take your own mobile phone to Old Havana Cuba, please be aware that it will need to be unlocked and operate on the 900 to 1800 MHz GSM frequency. Almost all mobile phones produced since 2005 are quad band and as such will work but, please check your owner manual to avoid disappointment.
Havana Main Office
Águila #565 esq. a Dragones, Centro Habana, Ciudad de La Habana.
Havana Cell phone Recharge & Mobile Centers
- Airport José Martí (Terminal II) José Martí Airport Havana From Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Airport José Martí (Terminal III) José Martí Airport Havana From Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- FOCSA Edificio FOCSA, Vedado From Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Miramar Trade Center (prepagos) Edificio Barcelona Bajos, Calle 5ta y 76, Miramar From Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Oficina Comercial Prepago (La Copa) Calle 42 e/ 1ra y 3ra, La Copa, Playa From Monday to Saturday Alternate weekends 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Telepunto de ETECSA (Obispo) Obispo e/ Habana y Compostela, Habana Vieja From Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Vedado 17 y A, Vedado From Monday to Sunday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Villa Panamericana Calle 5ta C entre 76 y 78, Edificio 40 A Bajos From Monday to Saturday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Zona Franca Mariel Offices, Desamparados No 166, Old Havana From Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM a 5:00 PM, Fridays 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Car Rental Old Havana Cuba | Rent a Car Old Havana Cuba
Take control of your trip to Old Havana Cuba and rent a car. We have some incredible Old Havana Car rental offers from economic cars to the latest sport convertible models. We also offer 7 and 9 seat minivans in Old Havana Cuba, especially for larger groups or families. Booking your Cuba Car Hire in advance is crucial to your trip and, by checking our rates and availability you’ll be able to find the car to suit your budget and ensure it is ready and waiting on the exact day and time you choose.
Book with your car in Old Havana with Havanautos, CubaCAR, REX or Via Rent a Car now to avoid setbacks or unnecessary unplanned costs while you’re in Cuba.
Our exclusive Cuba-One-Way® program also caters for those of you who wish to collect your Cuban rent a car in say Old Havana and return it in another city, ensuring that your exact itinerary starting from Old Havana is organized in advance.
If you’d prefer a “one-price” offer, we have our FlexiDrive® Road Trip program. It includes both a rental car and hotel voucher to visit any hotel across Cuba within the program, drive at your own pace, without making forward bookings of more than 24 hours in advance and ensuring absolute freedom to discover our beautiful country. The FlexiDrive® package is available from 7 to 30 days, you decide the duration!
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