Americas · Country guide
Cuba
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Cuba — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
CUP
Language
Spanish
Tipping
Customary
Region
Americas
Currency
Cuba uses the Cuban Peso (USD/EUR cash useful, cards rarely work) (CUP). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Spanish. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants (paladares); tip musicians and casa particular hosts directly.
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Classic taxis and colectivos (shared cars) in Havana; Viazul buses between cities.
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What currency does Cuba use?
Cuba uses the Cuban Peso (USD/EUR cash useful, cards rarely work) (CUP). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Cuba?
The main language is Spanish. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Cuba?
10% in restaurants (paladares); tip musicians and casa particular hosts directly.
How do you get around Cuba?
Classic taxis and colectivos (shared cars) in Havana; Viazul buses between cities.