Cuba · North America
Cuba (Havana) holidays
Best time to visit Cuba (Havana)
The strongest period is November to April. May and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 27°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Cuba (Havana) cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £60 a day mid-range and £205+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £830 to £1160 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £430 off-peak, £550 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Cuba (Havana)?
Cuba (Havana) is strongest for history and culture, city breaks, beaches and coastal time, and nightlife. The main settings are urban settings and coastal scenery, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want history and culture, city breaks, beaches and coastal time, and nightlife.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 10 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is long-haul travel, so allowing at least a week usually makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cuba (Havana)?
The strongest period is November to April. May and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 27°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Cuba (Havana) cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £60 a day mid-range and £205+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £830 to £1160 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £430 off-peak, £550 typically and £780 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Cuba (Havana) from the UK?
Allow roughly 10 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Cuba (Havana) good for?
Cuba (Havana) best suits travellers looking for history and culture, city breaks, beaches and coastal time, and nightlife. Expect urban settings and coastal scenery, with a balanced pace.