Use a hire car Cuba to discover all this small island has to offer. See its white beaches and crystal seas, get lost in some of its fantastic nature, experience the lively street atmosphere, hear great music wherever you go, see famous vintage cars and buy a world renowned Cuban cigar. HAPPYCAR, being an online comparison portal, will find you the perfect car for your trip whether it’s a city break or a full tour of the country. We check the prices of international and local providers so that you don’t have to check each website to provide you with the best deals on a car hire to make your money go further on a rental car that fits your specific needs. You have the options of choosing car size, pick up location and type of insurance to ensure you get the best deal on a great car hire!
Background Information
Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands and has a population of 11 million, it was discovered in the late 1400's by Christopher Columbus and is located just 90 miles from mainland USA. The weather in Cuba makes it a very popular tourist destination; the heat usually hovers around between 70 and 90 degrees.
Using a car hire Cuba releases you from ties of unreliable and overcrowded public transport, and you have the freedom to explore the country at your own leisure and pace.
Nature
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park: take your hire car Cuba to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered the least explored natural area in Cuba, the park is home a large amount of flora and fauna, some very rare, such as the ivory-billed woodpecker. The park's area measures 270 square miles and is named after Alexander Humboldt, a German scientist who visited the island.
Vinales Valley: This valley is also a World Heritage Site, with a small village of the same name nestled inside. The valley is famous for growing tobacco, and its cliffs, which have numerous caves hidden inside, are perfect for exploring. The valley is only about but is definitely worth a visit with your rental car Cuba.
Cities
Havana: Cuba’s capital city offers the budding visitor so much to see and do, and a visit to the old city is highly recommended as it is here one will find most of the best sights such as Marro Castle, built on the old port, and the cathedral of Havana, dedicated to Columbus and completed in the 18th century. The city is famous for its vibrant night life, so take a stroll through the city and enjoy the thrumming atmosphere or pop into a bar and order the local favorite, a mojito. No visit to Cuba or Havana can be complete without a visit to a cigar factory. Take a guided tour of the factory and see the finishing process of the world’s most famous cigars. Should you wish, you can also buy cigars from here.
Santiago de Cuba: Cuba's second largest city, founded in the early 16th century, was Cuba’s first capital city. The city is famous for being the place that Fidel Castro and Che Guevara launched their revolutionary movement. Located on the coast of the city is the UNESCO fortress of San Pedro de la Roca Castle. Within close proximity of the city is another UNESCO World Heritage site, Baconao Park, home to various coffee plantations.
With your rental car Cuba, you can experience everything this small quaint island has to offer and make it an unforgettable holiday. Discover paradise at your own leisure and free yourself from unreliable public transport!