Havana, Cuba

Getting around Havana

How to travel around Havana — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. La Nave

One of very few functioning ride-hailing apps on the island.

2. Colectivos

Shared fixed-route taxis, usually the old American cars, hailed from the roadside.

Cost: Very cheap in local pesos

3. Coco taxis

Yellow three-wheeled scooters for short hops in the tourist areas.

Watch outNo meters — agree the fare and the currency before setting off.

4. Viazul coaches

The intercity network most visitors use, bookable in advance online.

5. Airport transfer

José Martí is about 15km out; there is no rail and taxis are the only realistic option.

Watch outCurrency confusion at arrivals — agree whether a quoted number is dollars, euros or pesos before getting in.

Booking apps in Cuba

Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.

La Nave

Cuban ride-hailing app, one of the few functioning digital booking options.

Coverage: Havana.
Why it helps: Fare is agreed in the app before the trip, and the route is recorded — which removes the refused meter, the tampered meter and the fixed 'foreigner price' in one move.

Viazul

The intercity coach network used by most visitors, bookable online in advance.

Coverage: Nationwide between the main towns.
Why it helps: Booking ahead avoids the station resellers who claim services are full.