Jamaica car rentals

Montego Bay and Negril hold the areas on this page. Montego Bay is the capital of St. James Parish, on Jamaica's north coast. Negril sits in Westmoreland Parish, at the island's western tip.

Jamaica drives on the left. Most rental cars have automatic transmission and a right-hand driver's seat. A driving license from your home country covers a short stay.

Ask the provider about the driver's side before you book. Some imported cars have a left-hand driver's seat.

Main roads through Montego Bay and Negril are paved. Rural roads can be narrow and lack street lighting. Watch for livestock and pedestrians on rural roads at night.

The A1 highway runs along the coast between Montego Bay and Negril.

This page carries no car listing yet.

This guide covers car types, driving rules, pickup, and insurance.

Car-rental providers in Jamaica offer classes similar to the rest of the Caribbean.

A larger class costs more per day than a smaller one. Ask a provider directly for current classes and rates.

Every price on this page will show USD.

Most providers meet you at Sangster International Airport, in Montego Bay.

Some providers deliver a car to your villa. Ask the provider for the delivery fee.

The A1 highway also carries a villa-delivery route to Negril.

This page carries no car listing for Negril yet. Ask a provider about pickup options for that area.

Providers hold a deposit on a credit card at pickup.

You pay at most the excess amount if the car is damaged. Ask your provider for the exact excess.

A damage waiver limits what you pay if the car is damaged. It does not always cover every part of the car. Ask your provider what it excludes.

Ask about a minimum driver age before you book.

A full license, held for 2 years or more, is a common requirement.

Hurricane season runs from June to November. A storm can close the airport in that period. Ask your provider about its storm refund policy.

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No car-rental provider carries a listing for Jamaica yet.

JUTA operates licensed taxis in Jamaica, including Montego Bay. The Transport Authority of Jamaica licenses JUTA drivers.

Ask your taxi driver for the fare before you start the trip.

A licensed taxi can reach Rose Hall from most Montego Bay villas.

Some villas include a transfer. Ask your provider before you book.

Do you need a car in Montego Bay? Doctor's Cave Beach sits on the Hip Strip, within walking distance of many restaurants.

Do you need a car in Negril? Seven Mile Beach and the West End cliffs sit far apart. Rent a car to reach both.

Which side of the road does Jamaica drive on? Jamaica drives on the left. Most rental cars have automatic transmission.

What driving license do you need? A driving license from your home country covers a short stay. Ask your provider for the exact limit.

What happens if a storm affects your rental? Ask your provider about its storm refund policy before you book.

Does JUTA cover trips between Montego Bay and Negril? Ask a JUTA driver for the fare before you start the trip.

Does this page carry a car listing yet? Not yet. Check back, or ask a provider directly.