| Hi! I am going to visit cuba quite soon. I ll stay in Havana. Does anyone know where i can rent scooter in Havana. Every information will be very helpfull for me (street of the agency, web pages,...) |
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| I agree. Driving in Cuba is no more dangerous than driving in other captital cities. Although car use is on the increase in Havana there is still a lot less traffic than in most countries, even during peak hours. Yes, the roads are in poor condition but the main roads are not too bad. Also, Cuban drivers are used to dealing with bikes and mopeds are there are loads of then on the roads. Having lived in Havana for more than a year I dont think Cuban drivers are dangerous drivers, more inconsiderate (no signalling, driving slow in fast lane etc) than dangerous. |
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| Its no more dangerous than any other capital city, surely. |
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| Renting a scooter in Havana is not advisable, the traffic chaos makes it downright dangerous, plus the lousy roads. |
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| I think you can rent scooters at most hotels |
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| @ loner: Indeed on every corner in Havana, you can rent a moped. |
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Hi There! I am a frequent visitor of Cuba, mainly to the beautiful city of Havana. I have rented everything under the sun over there; cars, vans, moto (scooter 50cc), and I am a bit tired of people scarring you to death about rentals... Yes, it is Cuba, third world country, not the best roads and so forth.. But Cubans are not any worst drivers than Republic Dominicana, or Panama or Mexico.. Actually I live in Montreal Canada, and I get LESS Respect on my scooter here than in Cuba. The cubans are use to all types of vehicules and drive accordingly.
However you need to take some precautions. For kids or people who NEVER drove a scooter.. not the best Idea. The roads are not the best and some bikes are downright dangerous. But there are things you can do;
1st: inspect the Scooter. Make sure the breaks are in good order..
>> Make sure the lights are fontional as well, because driving at night is a bitch.. ALSO MAKE SURE that your HORN fonctions well... That is the one thing that can prevent you from accidents.. Making yourself known on the road, letting other drivers know you are there!
2nd: Take the bike for a spin, see how it feels.. If you don't feel secure, return it for another one.
3rnd: If you rent the bike, make sure you park it securly with an PARKEO ESTATAL.. it will cost ou .25 cents to 1 cuc per day to have it guarded by a parking attendent... just in case.
4: If you are not the adventurous type, or easygoing... you are not going to enjoy yourself... Each country has it's own driving style... even though there is road regulation.. well.. its cuba.. you got to adapt..
5: ONE THING.. always signal that you are turning right or left... the cops LOVE TO GIVE TICKETS for that infraction alone.. forget the speed, forget if you are 3 on the scooter or if you had a drink too many.. they will stop you for your signals and your helmet, first and formost...
The thing is, there is no better way to see the sights of the city on a moped. You might want to avoid rush hour (yes they do have it there also) especially around 4h30 to 5h30, in the city.. It is a bit more difficult on the roads.. Cubans want to get home too.. lol..
Hope this helped a bit.
Ciao and enjoy your trip!
PS: Bike rentals in Havana that i know.
Palmares office: Corner of Galiano et Neptuno (old havana)
Via Azul: in front of the Bus depot, Centro Havana/ Vedado : 23rd st
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| Mi marido y yo la ultima vez que estuvimos en Cuba, alquilamos dos motorinos, al incio yo no queria pero devo decir que me diverti muchisimo, parqueabamos donde quiera, no teniamos que pagar el euro que pagan los que tienen la maquina por parquear y disfrutabamos mÃA€ ’ÂA€šÃ‚ s el panorama, los motorinos no tuviero ningun problema, ivamos todos los dias de la Habana Vieja a Marina Heminwey. QUE LOCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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