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Varadero on Cuba is a dream destination. When is the best time to travel to Varadero on Cuba? It is best to travel to Varadero and Cuba in general during winter. Between November and April is the dry season, which offers the best temperatures with least amount of rain. It is best to explore the whole beauty of the Caribbean country by car. In order to book your rental car in Varadero cheaply and easily, compare the available offers on Driveboo. As an independent comparison portal, we collaborate with most of the car rental companies present in the city of Varadero or at Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport (VRA). Compare car rental offers, choose a suitable rental car for a reasonable price including the desired extras and determine the relevant details. Enjoy your time in Varadero and the rest of Cuba with a rental car!
Varadero - a beach paradise
Varadero is a holiday region on the island of Cuba, about 120 kilometres east of the capital Havana. The city attracts numerous holidaymakers with its fantastic beaches and exciting underwater world. In addition, the Varadero region offers many sights, which you can ideally visit by rental car.
Are you planning to spend your holidays in Cuba? Have you chosen Varadero as the perfect destination? And would like to book a cheap rental car to explore Cuba? Book your rental car at our Varadero comparison portal Driveboo and collect your car at Varadero airport or at another car rental company in Varadero city.
Varadero International Airport is called Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Gualberto Gómez and is located a few kilometres from the city in the province of Matanzas. After having picked up your cheaply booked rental car at the airport or in the city, you probably want to explore the region. Below you will find some worthwhile excursion destinations that are easy to reach by car. Varadero is located on the Hicacos peninsula, which can be reached via a well-developed country road.
We recommend booking the rental car in Cuba at least one week in advance.
The small town with about 10.000 inhabitants offers several markets where you can buy typical Cuban souvenirs. There is also a shopping centre on the Plaza América in the middle of the peninsula for everyday necessities.
By rental car you can explore Varadero's nightlife. Spend a night at one of the nightclubs on Autopista Sur. The clubs Calle 62, Cueva di Pirata and the Havana Club - named after a prominent rum variety - are definitely worth a visit. You'll probably want to explore Varadero's 22-kilometre-long sandy beach to relax. If you drive along the coastal road you will find romantic, palm-covered beach sections, restaurants and bars that invite you to linger with local specialties.
If you want to learn more about the history of the tropical holiday region, you should visit the small but informative Museo Municipal. A visit to a rum museum or a cigar factory will also give you an insight into the Cuban way of life. You can get an impression of former Cuba by visiting Villa Xanadú, which was built about 90 years ago by a rich American a few kilometres outside the city of Varadero. Just drive to the highest point on the peninsula, the Cape San Bernadino, in your rental car.
Street market in Varadero
Beach in Varadero
Destination | Distance from Varadero | Duration |
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Dolphinarium | 3 km | 5 minutes |
Saturno Cave | 35 km | 40 minutes |
Marina Gaviota | 7 km | 15 minutes |
Havana | 150 km | 2 hours 20 minutes |
Park Josone, Varadero
The park, existing since 1942, offers a variety of tropical vegetation, which seems to be the preferred environment for many parrots. You will reach the Josone Park in the south by rental car via Autopista Sur. Booking a boat tour on the artificial lake in the middle of the very well maintained park will be fun!
Dolphins in Varadero
A visit to the dolphinarium Varadero will be an unforgettable holiday experience especially the children. The dolphinarium of the peninsula is situated only a few kilometres away from the nature park on the coastal road. You can even swim with dolphins in a natural lagoon.
If you do not want to drive your rental car yourself all the time, book an additional driver. Like that your holiday companion can also enjoy the streets of Cuba from time to time. Just inform the local car rental company to prevent yourself from any problems concerning the insurance. In addition, you should bear in mind that rental car offers with an additional driver are not always free of charges. You will be informed by your car rental company when picking up the vehicle.
Discovering Varadero with an additional driver
Cuban road travellers are confronted with a number of challenges. In order to drive a car on the mostly ordinary roads of Cuba, you must be at least 21 years old and hold an international driving licence. You have to drive your rental car on the right-hand side of the road. Speed is limited to 40 km/h in urban areas and a maximum of 100 km/h outside urban areas. The police will be as harsh when breaking the speed limit as when driving under the influence of alcohol. The penalties are quite high and must be paid immediately. In addition, many side roads on Cuba are comparatively inadequately signposted. Nevertheless, due to a lack of public transport, many sights can only be reached by rental car. Ask your car rental company in the city of Varadero or at the airport about the special features of domestic road traffic.
Streets of Cuba
On our portal Driveboo you can compare all car rental offers valid for the holiday region transparently and include the best possible insurance (fully comprehensive without excess) when booking. If you are planning a round trip that will start in Varadero and end in the capital, please select the appropriate offers concerning one-way rental. If you want to register an additional driver, clarify the details with the car rental company in the city or at the airport. Please do not miss to register the additional driver in order not to risk your insurance cover in the case of an accident.
Have a great a safe trip to Varadero, Cuba!
Driving a rental car in Cuba