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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Cuba Toll Roads 2025: Limited Toll System - Three Sections Only}}
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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Cuba toll roads: Only 3 toll sections exist. Matanzas-Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa María. 40-80 CUP rates.}}
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<h1  style="font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 10px 0; border-bottom: 3px solid #a2a9b1; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-top: 0">Cuba Toll Roads Complete Guide</h1>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Limited toll collection - 3 sections only<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Matanzas-Varadero (32km), Cayo Santa María (46km), Cayo Coco (38km)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Cuban Peso (CUP)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Manual toll gates, cash payment<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Cuba
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need to pay tolls on most Cuban roads - Cuba operates only 3 toll sections out of its entire 60,858 km road network. The vast majority of roads, including main autopistas A1 and A4, are completely toll-free.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Only tourist-focused routes to beach destinations (Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa María) have tolls. Main transportation corridors remain free of charge.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> Toll rates increased February 10, 2025 under Law 174/2024. New rates: 40 CUP for cars/motorcycles, 80 CUP for buses/trucks. Additional toll sections being studied.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Cuba operates three specific toll sections with standardized rates across all locations, effective February 2025.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)</h3>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Location</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Cars/Motorcycles</th>
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<th style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff !important; background: #555555 !important;">Distance</th>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Matanzas-Varadero Highway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">40 CUP</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">80 CUP</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">32 km toll section</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Cayo Santa María Causeway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">40 CUP</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">80 CUP</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">46 km causeway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cayo Coco Causeway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">40 CUP</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">80 CUP</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">38 km causeway</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">All Other Roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">FREE</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">60,742 km toll-free</td>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Where You Pay Tolls (2025)</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll Sections:</strong> 3 tourist-focused routes (116 km total)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll-Free Network:</strong> All autopistas A1-A4, Carretera Central (1,435 km), all urban roads, provincial highways</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following methods to pay tolls on Cuba's 3 toll sections:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Cash Payment:</strong></p>
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<li>Cuban Peso (CUP) only - exact change recommended</li>
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<li>Manual toll gates with attendants</li>
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<li>Payment required for both national and foreign drivers</li>
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<li>No electronic toll collection systems available</li>
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<li>No credit card acceptance at toll gates</li>
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<li>No pre-paid accounts or transponders</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate total travel costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Cuban roads, use TollGuru Cuba calculator</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Rate Increases (February 2025):</strong></p>
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<li>Cars/motorcycles: Increased to 40 CUP per section (from previous lower rates)</li>
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<li>Buses/trucks: Increased to 80 CUP per section (doubling car rates)</li>
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<li>Implementation: February 10, 2025 under Law 174/2024</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Policy Developments:</strong></p>
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<li>Government considering additional toll points for infrastructure funding</li>
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<li>Feasibility studies completed for Havana-Matanzas corridor, Havana Bay Tunnel</li>
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<li>Potential tolls studied for José Martí Airport access, Holguín-Guardalavaca road</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Infrastructure Challenges:</strong></p>
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<li>Only 21% of planned hot asphalt concrete installation completed</li>
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<li>Road deterioration prompting toll revenue needs</li>
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<li>Santiago de Cuba: 69.2% of roads in fair to poor condition</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cuba - Minimal Toll Implementation:</strong></p>
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<li>Matanzas Province: Matanzas-Varadero highway toll section (resort access)</li>
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<li>Villa Clara Province: Cayo Santa María causeway toll (beach destination)</li>
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<li>Ciego de Ávila Province: Cayo Coco causeway toll (tourist area)</li>
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<li>All other provinces: Completely toll-free road networks</li>
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<li>Autopista A1: Havana-Santa Clara (partial) - Free</li>
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<li>Autopista A4: Havana-Pinar del Río (156 km) - Free</li>
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<li>Carretera Central: Cross-island highway (1,435 km) - Free</li>
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<li>All urban roads in Havana, Santiago, Holguín - Free</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Cost Considerations:</strong></p>
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<li>Daily toll costs: 0-120 CUP (only if visiting beach resorts)</li>
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<li>Main transportation: Autopistas A1/A4 and Carretera Central toll-free</li>
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<li>Tourist destinations: Budget 40-80 CUP per causeway access</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Toll-Free Alternatives:</strong></p>
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<li>Havana-Santiago: Carretera Central route completely free</li>
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<li>Provincial travel: All inter-city highways toll-free</li>
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<li>Beach alternatives: Mainland beaches accessible without tolls</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I avoid Cuban tolls completely?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, easily. Only 3 tourist-focused causeways have tolls. All main transportation routes including autopistas and Carretera Central are toll-free. Tolls only apply to specific beach resort access.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">What happens if I don't have Cuban pesos?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Toll gates only accept Cuban Peso (CUP) cash. No foreign currency, cards, or electronic payment accepted. Exchange money before traveling on toll sections.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do motorcycles pay the same as cars?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay the same 40 CUP rate as cars, jeeps, and panel vans. Only buses, trucks, and larger vehicles pay the higher 80 CUP rate.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Will Cuba expand its toll system?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The government is studying additional toll points including Havana-Matanzas corridor and airport access, but no timeline announced. Current expansion focus on infrastructure funding needs.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do tourists get different rates?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, tourists pay the same rates as Cuban nationals. The toll system applies identical rates regardless of driver nationality or residency status.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Cuba</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Limited toll sections</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">40-80 CUP/section</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">3 sections only</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[jamaica-toll|Jamaica]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Toll highways T1, T3</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Varies by distance</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Major highways</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[dominican-republic-toll|Dominican Republic]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Autopista tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Variable rates</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">[[bahamas-toll|Bahamas]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">No tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Free</td>
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<li>[[jamaica-toll|Jamaica Toll Roads]] - Caribbean toll highway comparison</li>
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<li>[[dominican-republic-toll|Dominican Republic Tolls]] - Hispaniola island neighbor system</li>
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<li>[[bahamas-toll|Bahamas Road System]] - Caribbean toll-free alternative</li>
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<li>[[haiti-toll|Haiti Transportation]] - Shared island infrastructure</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Government Resources:</strong></p>
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<li>Ministry of Transport: 1-7 838-2675 - General transport information</li>
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<li>Road Infrastructure Information: Government road maintenance updates</li>
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<li>Tourist Information: Access to resort areas and travel planning</li>
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Latest revision as of 21:52, 3 July 2025



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Cuba Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: Limited toll collection - 3 sections only
Coverage: Matanzas-Varadero (32km), Cayo Santa María (46km), Cayo Coco (38km)
Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP)
Technology: Manual toll gates, cash payment
Operators: Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Cuba

Do I Need to Pay Tolls for Cuba? 2025 Update

No, you don't need to pay tolls on most Cuban roads - Cuba operates only 3 toll sections out of its entire 60,858 km road network. The vast majority of roads, including main autopistas A1 and A4, are completely toll-free.

Key Reality: Only tourist-focused routes to beach destinations (Varadero, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa María) have tolls. Main transportation corridors remain free of charge.

2025 Update: Toll rates increased February 10, 2025 under Law 174/2024. New rates: 40 CUP for cars/motorcycles, 80 CUP for buses/trucks. Additional toll sections being studied.

Cuba Toll Costs: What You Actually Pay

Cuba operates three specific toll sections with standardized rates across all locations, effective February 2025.

Current Toll Rates by Vehicle Class (2025)

Location Cars/Motorcycles Buses/Trucks Distance
Matanzas-Varadero Highway 40 CUP 80 CUP 32 km toll section
Cayo Santa María Causeway 40 CUP 80 CUP 46 km causeway
Cayo Coco Causeway 40 CUP 80 CUP 38 km causeway
All Other Roads FREE FREE 60,742 km toll-free

Where You Pay Tolls (2025)

Toll Sections: 3 tourist-focused routes (116 km total)

Toll-Free Network: All autopistas A1-A4, Carretera Central (1,435 km), all urban roads, provincial highways

How to Pay Cuban Tolls

You can use the following methods to pay tolls on Cuba's 3 toll sections:

1. Cash Payment:

  • Cuban Peso (CUP) only - exact change recommended
  • Manual toll gates with attendants
  • Payment required for both national and foreign drivers

2. No Electronic Options:

  • No electronic toll collection systems available
  • No credit card acceptance at toll gates
  • No pre-paid accounts or transponders

To calculate total travel costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Cuban roads, use TollGuru Cuba calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

Rate Increases (February 2025):

  • Cars/motorcycles: Increased to 40 CUP per section (from previous lower rates)
  • Buses/trucks: Increased to 80 CUP per section (doubling car rates)
  • Implementation: February 10, 2025 under Law 174/2024

Policy Developments:

  • Government considering additional toll points for infrastructure funding
  • Feasibility studies completed for Havana-Matanzas corridor, Havana Bay Tunnel
  • Potential tolls studied for José Martí Airport access, Holguín-Guardalavaca road

Infrastructure Challenges:

  • Only 21% of planned hot asphalt concrete installation completed
  • Road deterioration prompting toll revenue needs
  • Santiago de Cuba: 69.2% of roads in fair to poor condition

State/Regional Toll Information

Cuba - Minimal Toll Implementation:

  • Matanzas Province: Matanzas-Varadero highway toll section (resort access)
  • Villa Clara Province: Cayo Santa María causeway toll (beach destination)
  • Ciego de Ávila Province: Cayo Coco causeway toll (tourist area)
  • All other provinces: Completely toll-free road networks

Major Toll-Free Infrastructure:

  • Autopista A1: Havana-Santa Clara (partial) - Free
  • Autopista A4: Havana-Pinar del Río (156 km) - Free
  • Carretera Central: Cross-island highway (1,435 km) - Free
  • All urban roads in Havana, Santiago, Holguín - Free

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily toll costs: 0-120 CUP (only if visiting beach resorts)
  • Main transportation: Autopistas A1/A4 and Carretera Central toll-free
  • Tourist destinations: Budget 40-80 CUP per causeway access

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • Havana-Santiago: Carretera Central route completely free
  • Provincial travel: All inter-city highways toll-free
  • Beach alternatives: Mainland beaches accessible without tolls

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I avoid Cuban tolls completely?

Yes, easily. Only 3 tourist-focused causeways have tolls. All main transportation routes including autopistas and Carretera Central are toll-free. Tolls only apply to specific beach resort access.

What happens if I don't have Cuban pesos?

Toll gates only accept Cuban Peso (CUP) cash. No foreign currency, cards, or electronic payment accepted. Exchange money before traveling on toll sections.

Do motorcycles pay the same as cars?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same 40 CUP rate as cars, jeeps, and panel vans. Only buses, trucks, and larger vehicles pay the higher 80 CUP rate.

Will Cuba expand its toll system?

The government is studying additional toll points including Havana-Matanzas corridor and airport access, but no timeline announced. Current expansion focus on infrastructure funding needs.

Do tourists get different rates?

No, tourists pay the same rates as Cuban nationals. The toll system applies identical rates regardless of driver nationality or residency status.

Cuba vs. Regional Countries

Country System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Cuba Limited toll sections 40-80 CUP/section 3 sections only
Jamaica Toll highways T1, T3 Varies by distance Major highways
Dominican Republic Autopista tolls Variable rates Main expressways
Bahamas No tolls Free All roads

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Government Resources:

  • Ministry of Transport: 1-7 838-2675 - General transport information
  • Road Infrastructure Information: Government road maintenance updates
  • Tourist Information: Access to resort areas and travel planning

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