Cuba

Caribbean · 1 city covered

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Cities
$194
Avg mid / day
$64–707
Daily range
Country data

Cuba in numbers

Cities tracked
1Caribbean
Median mid · shoulder
$194/day30% below global median ($279)
Cheapest city
Havana · $194/daymid-range, shoulder season
Priciest city
Havana · $194/daysingle-city index
Accommodation share
51%of the mid-range daily total
Seasonality swing
72%peak vs low, per city — widest in Havana
Currency
CUPUSD conversions use ECB reference rates, refreshed daily
Working language
Spanishfor everyday transactions

We track one city in Cuba. Its mid-range shoulder-season day comes to $194, which is 30% below the median across all 68 cities in the index.

Havana is the anchor — sea-salt façades and a soundtrack on every block. Accommodation is 51% of the mid-range day there, so where you sleep decides most of the budget.

Season coefficients are calibrated per city, not shared. Across Cuba the peak-to-low swing runs 72%–72%, widest in Havana (72%, tropical dry-season peak pattern: low May–Jun, Sep–Oct at ×0.76, peak Jan–Feb, Dec at ×1.31). Demand follows the dry season and the northern winter escape; the wet months discount hard because arrivals fall, not because supply shrinks.

Average daily cost · shoulder season

Three credible numbers across Cuba.

Budget
$84
per person · per day
hostels, street food
Mid-range
$194
per person · per day
hotels, sit-down meals
Luxury
$540
per person · per day
design hotels, tasting menus

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to travel in Cuba per day?

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On average, a mid-range traveller spends $194 per day in Cuba during shoulder season. Budget travellers can get by on around $64/day, while a luxury trip averages $707/day.

What is the cheapest city to visit in Cuba?

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The most affordable destination in Cuba is Havana, where a budget trip costs about $64 per day in low season.

What is the most expensive city in Cuba?

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At the top end, Havana reaches around $707 per day during peak season.

When is the best time to visit Cuba?

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The best windows vary by city, but many destinations in Cuba are ideal during Nov–Apr or shoulder season for a balance of weather and price.