Is Havana expensive?
An 8-day trip to Havana costs about $3,103 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,552 each, or $388 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $2,072; done well, about $5,114. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Cuba · history · culture · nightlife · art
8 days · 2 adults · October · 2,300 miles each way · Visa required (~$100 per person)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Cuba's typical prices adjusted for Havana, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $798 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $250 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $320 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $128 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $208 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $200 |
| Total | $2,072 |
| likely $1,409–$2,735 · $1,036 per person · $259 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $798 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $577 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $640 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $240 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $480 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $200 |
| Total | $3,103 |
| likely $2,110–$4,096 · $1,552 per person · $388 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $798 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,244 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,248 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $528 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $928 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $72 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Visa / entry feeUS passport | $200 |
| Total | $5,114 |
| likely $3,477–$6,750 · $2,557 per person · $639 per day · modelled confidence | |
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