Tips & tricks
Getting Started in Leonida
Everything you should do in your first hours — money, safehouses and which side content unlocks early.
Updated · written before launch — expectations, not verified mechanics
What should you do first in GTA 6?
Learn the map before you chase story missions. Leonida opens up fast, and an hour spent driving the coastal highway from Vice City to Port Gellhorn unlocks the fast-travel points along the way — which saves far more time than it costs.
How do you make money early in Leonida?
Start with the pawn shop jobs in Port Gellhorn. They pay poorly, but they unlock the fence, and the fence is what turns everything you steal later into cash. Money is tight in the opening hours, so the unlock matters more than the payout.
Which safehouse should you buy first?
Buy the Little Cuba safehouse as soon as you can afford it. It is cheap, central to Vice City, and its garage holds two vehicles from the start — enough to keep a fast car and a work vehicle without paying for a second property.
Related GTA 6 guides
- Heist Walkthrough: The Sugar MillFull setup and execution guide for the Ambrosia Sugar Mill job — crew choices, approach routes and the quiet exit.
- All Hidden Stash LocationsTracking down Leonida's hidden stashes — what they contain and which ones are worth the detour.
- Street Racing in Port GellhornHow the underground racing scene works — buy-ins, best starter cars and how to win the Speedway series.
You may also want the interactive Leonida map, the full GTA 6 vehicle list or quick answers on release date and price.