How to Get Around Cienfuegos, Cuba: Transportation Guide & Tips

Learning how to navigate through a new city can be confusing - especially when it's on a place that doesn't have a ton of information online! That's why we decided to write this, and help you with how to get around Cienfuegos, Cuba.

Whether you're looking to hire a personal driver, use public transportation, or get around on your own, there are quite a few ways to get around and see all of the top attractions in Cienfuegos.

In this guide we're going to share all of the different options for getting around Cienfuegos, including prices, logistics, and which modes of transportation are most ideal for different parts of the city.

How to Get Around Cienfuegos, Cuba

So are you ready to explore Cienfuegos has to offer? Well, here are are the different ways you can get around:

• Walking around
• Renting a car
• Renting a scooter
• Using tuk tuks
• Ordering taxis

Now let's dive into each of the options!

🚶🏻‍♀️ Is Cienfuegos Walkable?

When we were in Cienfuegos, we actually walked pretty much everywhere! We'd recommend sticking to seeing the historic center by foot, and you can also walk all along the malecon if you're feeling like getting a lot of steps in.

As for exploring places like the botanical gardens or nearby beaches though, you'll need to have another form of transportation.

🚗 Renting a Car in Cienfuegos

Renting a car is definitely the most comfortable option for exploring the surrounding areas of Cienfuegos. However, car rentals are really expensive in Cuba, and there are only 1 or 2 companies that offer rentals around the country, and can't be done through third-party sites.

CubaRentaCar has car rentals in Cienfuegos that you should make reservations for in advance, and that are for a minimum of 3 days. The most affordable option is $255 for a 3-day period, and prices can hike up to $832 for a 3-day rental (insurance is included).

🛵 Renting a Scooter in Cienfuegos

If you're looking for another easy way to get around but that's a bit more affordable, then renting a scooter is a great option!

The Transtur office for scooter rentals is at Hotel la Union on Calle 31/54 y 56, and is open Monday-Friday from 8 am- 5 pm and on Saturdays from 8 am-12 pm.

Scooter rentals can be for just a few hours, or you can get them for up to 30 days. Rentals start at $25/day, and get cheaper per day the longer you rent them.

🛺 Tuk Tuks in Cienfuegos

The best way to get around Cienfuegos if you are doing longer distances (for example going from the bus station to the center or going to the botanical gardens) is by tuk tuk.

You can easily find tuk tuks driving up and down the main streets, and you can negotiate your rate, paid in cash.

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🚕 Taxis in Cienfuegos

Taxis are the most popular way for getting around Cienfuegos, Cuba, and there are several offices that you can find right in the city center.

Unlike many other places, taxis aren't always just lined up in the main plaza, but you'll have to actually reserve them for reaching further destinations such as the Bay of Pigs or El Nicho Waterfall.

We went to the local taxi stand and the prices were truly extortionate, so we had our host call some drivers he knew and set up a ride for us to go to El Nicho. It took so much time, and really made getting around a bit more stressful, but we were grateful as we ended up saving a bit of money.

We hope our guide for how to get around Cienfuegos, Cuba has helped you while exploring all of the incredible things to do in the city. If you have any other questions about how to get around Cienfuegos, Cuba, feel free to drop them in the comments below!

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