Tips and requirements for renting a car

Tips and requirements for renting a car

 In Cuba you can rent a car in various parts of the country, at the airport, in the comfort of your hotel or in any major city in Cuba, however it is recommended to rent the car in advance because in high season these are usually scarce. and not available on the dates that one requires them, when you rent in advance when you arrive on the island you can withdraw the car that you have already rented previously.
But what are the requirements that must be met to rent a car and have it delivered?

Documents to rent a car in Cuba.

1- To rent a car in Cuba you need to be over 21 years old.
2- The Driving License must be valid and can be international or from your country of origin.
3.- More than two years of experience as a driver.
3- Passport or identity card, in case of being Cuban the new identity card is required.

Attention when renting a car.

1- Check the car and check that it has everything that the document says, that is, the complementary accessories.
2- When you receive the car, you should check if it has dents or not, since they usually have and can be charged if they are not indicated a priori in the contract.
3- If you pick it up at the airport you must pay a charge of 20.00 USD.
4- The only person who can open the rental contract (pick up the car) at the rental point is the holder of the reservation (not a driver to add).
5- You must pay the gasoline from the tank at the price of 1.20 USD per liter.
6- You have the right that the official makes you an explanation of the main regulations and conditions of the rent.
7- In the contract, the helplines to call in case of breakage or accident will be registered.
8- You must inform where you will deliver the car, if it is in a place other than the pick-up place, you must pay a drop off that will be conditioned by the amount of km that exists between the collection point and the place of delivery.
9- It depends on the provider's contract with travel agencies, the insurance price is included in the total to be paid or will be paid at the point of rent at the time of opening the contract.

Attention when drop off the car

1- The car is delivered at the same time of the opening of the contract (pick-up of the car) otherwise it may be penalized. (Note: there may be a margin of an hour or two that will be considered by the rental point).
2- Make sure you get the refundable security deposit.
3- Pay the fines in case of having been notified by the Police.

We recommend the sites www.cubatechtravel.com; ww.rentadeautoscuba.com and www.alquilerdeautoscuba.com.

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