Traveling from Belgium

1) Sure, why not. Not too hot, not too cold. It is not considered high tourist season either although these days in places like old Havana, Vinales and Trinidad it could be considered high season, anytime of year.

2) Yeah for what you want to experience it seems good. Are you flying in & out of Havana or Varadero?

3) You'll get different opinions on renting a car. If you do, do not expect road conditions or signage to be all hat great. Sure, you have the freedom but taxis are cheap in Cuba. Also, you better have a car reservation well in advance!

For a rough idea of taxi costs (but you will surely find cheaper while on-ground in Cuba)....

http://taxivinalescuba.com/#

4) You're first link is not working. For reservations check out FAQ #20

Cuba Branch FAQ

5)Cubans couldn't care less if you were from the moon.

In regards to renting a car,it's the best way to see the island imo,it's expensive compared to other countries but gives you a lot more freedom and flexibility. Don't drive at night( potholes,craters, sleeping animals and people you will never see, along with the roads that have no lighting),the roads off of the highway are not always marked so it's not difficult getting lost but that's not such a bad thing. Inspect your car carefully before leaving the rental agency and be sure to point out every scratch and dent on the vehicle and make sure it's noted on the vehicle diagram on the rental contract by the rental agency before you take the car away ,keep the tank at least half full with gasoline and if you're open to it always offer rides to old people and moms with their children standing along the highway.

Out of curiosity: what happens if you get in a wreck? I was in a taxi that got rear ended and we kept ongoing.

Well you can't keep going in Cuba, you have to wait for the police and if it's your fault you could be held in country until things are sorted out in the courts, but if you're a careful and sober driver accidents are avoidable.

Well you can't keep going in Cuba, you have to wait for the police and if it's your fault you could be held in country until things are sorted out in the courts, but if you're a careful and sober driver accidents are avoidable.

We were in Havana.

What part of Havana did this happen in and what kind of taxi? I only ask because most of the taxis are owned by the government.

Near Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva. All I remember is that it was an elder lady. We got rear ended and neither made any effort to stop.

Can't give you an answer,I've driven thousands and thousands of miles in Cuba without incident ,not even a flat tire.The times I've seen Cubans involved in fender benders lots of drama as at least one car was going to be out of commission for a long time,screaming and yelling until the police showed up. I'm surprised that the guy who got rear ended let it slide or didn't bother asking if you were injured or that you didn't demand he pull over.

The lady had an annoyed look. That's about it. Later a tourist said that investigations may have had something to do with it. After my driving adventure in London, I need to try driving in Cuba now.