The average price of a 7-day trip to Cuba is $1,486 for a solo traveler, $2,669 for a couple, and $5,003 for a family of 4. Cuba hotels range from $60 to $274 per night with an average of $90, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $700 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are between $601 and $978 per person for economy flights and $1,886 to $3,069 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $89 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Cuba, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BUF and stay in a Cuba hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st (except the week of March 12th)
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cuba is usually early to mid September.
Average Cuba Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cuba for a week is $1,247-$2,320($178-$331 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $89 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $851 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cuba for a week is $2,414-$4,048($345-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $178 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,702 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $115 to $141 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cuba for a week is $3,908-$7,168($558-$1,024 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $356 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,404 for economy
Lodging: $180 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $184 to $212 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cuba
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cuba? The cheapest trip to Cuba is about $93 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 3% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Cuba for a week is $652-$1,526($93-$218 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $45 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $371 to $851 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cuba for a week is $1,184-$2,692($169-$385 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $90 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $742 to $1,702 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cuba for a week is $2,308-$5,384($330-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $180 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,484 to $3,404 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Cuba cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cuba Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cuba.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cuba for a week is $2,377-$12,501($340-$1,786 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $91 to $196 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $924 to $1,889 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cuba for a week is $3,938-$15,762($563-$2,252 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $182 to $392 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,848 to $3,778 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $700 to $1,540 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cuba for a week is $7,876-$27,828($1,125-$3,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $364 to $784 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,696 to $7,556 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,120 to $2,464 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cuba Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cuba is higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Cuba due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Cuba Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Cuba hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Cuba.
Flight Costs to Cuba
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $978 average in late July to a low of $601 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $627. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cuba our data includes 570 originating airports, and 115 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cuba from an airport like Adisutjipto (JOG) in Yogyakarta (Indonesia) for an average $10,082 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) at an average of just $141.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cuba, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $377, so you can easily save about 63% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Cuba can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $682 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.