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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Norman Manley International Airport
Mini
Nissan Note or similar
Nissan Note
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Finalrentals
$40.59 per day
Sangster International Airport
Economy
Opel Corsa or similar
Opel Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AddCar
$43.86 per day
Downtown
Intermediate
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Carwiz
$53.50 per day
Downtown
Compact
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autounion
$54.20 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Sangster International Airport
Standard
Toyota Premio or similar
Toyota Premio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$91.64 per day
Norman Manley International Airport
Compact Elite
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
RightCars
$110.73 per day
Norman Manley International Airport
Special SUV
Suzuki Vitara or similar
Suzuki Vitara
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
$122.17 per day
Norman Manley International Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota Rush or similar
Toyota Rush
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$124.93 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:03 AM on 12/4/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English, Jamaican Creole
Currency
JMD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 km/h or 50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
8.6 / 10

Why rent a car in Jamaica?

Notable not just for its beaches, but also culture, distinct cuisine, impressive mountains, and tropical nature areas, Jamaica is a surprisingly diverse travel destination. Getting a rental car is your best bet to travel outside the main tourist areas and visit everything this Caribbean island has to offer. Keep in mind that you drive on the left-hand side of the road in Jamaica

Jamaica

Top ways to enter Jamaica

  • Montego Bay Sangster Airport: Serving flights to and from many destinations in The Americas and Europe, this airport is the main entry point for Northern Jamaica.
  • Kingston Norman Manley Airport: Named after Jamaican statesman, Kingston Airport serves Jamaica’s capital and hosts flights by around 15 airlines.

Top cities and places to visit

  • Montego Bay. Located on the north coast, MoBay, as Montego Bay is often called, is arguably the most visited place on the island. The main draw of this cozy coastal town is undeniably its many scenic beaches and popular resorts, but there’s also plenty of history to explore, plus nearby natural attractions such as the Rockland Bird Sanctuary. The beautiful Martha Brae River is also not far away, and rafting down it is a great way to relax.
  • Kingston. More busy and rough around the edges than MoBay, Kingston is nonetheless the capital and the largest city and as such, has plenty of attractions to generate excitement. There’s well-preserved colonial architecture like the Devon House, the National Gallery of Jamaica, Lime Cay Beach which is only accessible by boat, the Arawak Museum dedicated to the indigenous inhabitants of Jamaica, and Hope Botanical Gardens. That being said, for many visitors, nothing can top seeing the Bob Marley Museum. Just to stay on the safe side, read up on the present security situation in Kingston before your visit to learn about areas to avoid.
  • Negril. Located near the island’s westernmost tip, beautiful Negril is all about its many golden sand beaches, crystal clear water, and impressive coastal cliffs. The region around Negril is known for its water sport opportunities and tours on boats with transparent glass bottoms.
  • Ochioso Rios. This resort town on Jamaica’s northern coast has many attractions here, from Dunn’s River Falls nature area to Dolphin Cove where tourists can interact with the sea animals, and the many trekking tours in the surrounding rainforest. Compared to Montego Bay, it’s just as scenic, but more quiet and relaxed. It’s closer to Kingston, too - 85 km (53 mi) to the north, it can be reached in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Most popular rental car

The most popular rental car in Jamaica is the Suzuki Dzire, followed by the Mazda Demio and the Toyota Yaris.

Driver's license requirements

  • Jamaica recognizes valid foreign driver’s licenses from around the world if they are printed in a Latin alphabet and if you’re visiting on a trip that’s shorter than 12 months. If you’re residing in the country permanently, you need to obtain a local driver’s license.
  • If your driver’s license is printed in another alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
  • Similarly, if your driver’s license doesn’t show your photograph, you might be required to have an IDP.
  • Even if you have an IDP, you need to also carry your original driver’s license as you might be asked to show both.
  • You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times. 
  • You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
  • Some rental car providers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
  • There may be additional requirements depending on the car provider and car category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.

Most popular types of rental car

The most popular rental car type in Jamaica is an Economy, but Compact and Fullsize are also popular.

Top driving routes

  • The Blue Mountains. A steep and scenic range that reaches heights of 2,250 m (7,400 feet), visiting the Blue Mountains is one of the greatest travel experiences in Jamaica. Recognized as a world heritage site, the region is characterized by forests with ferns, orchids, and other tropical plants; historic coffee estates; and many hiking trails. The mountains are less than a two-hour drive north of Kingston and 3 hours and 30 minutes southeast of Montego Bay.
  • Port Antonio. Located north of the Blue Mountains, Port Antonio is a relatively undiscovered and hassle-free coastal town. Attractions here include the beautiful Blue Lagoon and Cove, the nearby Navy Island which can be reached on a boat trip and has beaches and rainforest to explore, and some of the nicest surfing beaches in all of Jamaica.

Car rental prices

  • Station wagons - from $285 per day
  • Large cars - from $53 per day
  • Medium cars - from $54 per day
  • Vans - from $100 per day
  • Premium cars - from $331 per day
  • Small cars - from $41 per day
  • SUVs - from $75 per day

Money-saving and other tips

You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Jamaica:

  • Compare rates of different rental car providers
  • Book your rental car well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Jamaica is the cheapest in February when renting a car is about 65% cheaper than the yearly average.
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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Fact checked by
Hannah Lukaszewicz
Edited by Hannah Lukaszewicz, a US citizen who runs the international travel blog Getting Stamped. Hannah and her family have traveled to over 85 countries with a never-ending bucket list! Her travel blog hopes to inspire you to travel the world and help you plan your trip too. She has rented cars all over the world and has driven in over 30 countries. She believes that renting a car gives you such freedom and is the best way to experience a destination.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Jamaica?

The cost of renting a car in Jamaica varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Jamaica
$57.43
January
$49.61
February
$57.16
March
$51.82
April
$52.46
May
$55.25
June
$67.13
July
$64.67
August
$49.48
September
$55.18
October
$60.61
November
$77.30
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Jamaica is September — when rental costs average $49.48 per day. This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $77.30 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the average rental length in Jamaica?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in December — an average of 11 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 9 days.
Average number of rental days in Jamaica
10
January
9
February
9
March
9
April
9
May
10
June
10
July
9
August
10
September
9
October
10
November
11
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Jamaica?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Jamaica, the most popular month is December, while the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Jamaica by pick-up date relative to the average
90%
January
102%
February
95%
March
45%
April
88%
May
93%
June
132%
July
134%
August
70%
September
78%
October
51%
November
221%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 13
Airport locations 2
Popular suppliers Minute Car Rentals, Island Car Rentals, Autounion, Finalrentals, Flexways
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price $41 per day
Cheapest supplier Finalrentals

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Island Car Rentals Suzuki Swift 5 1 Small cars
Minute Car Rentals Toyota Wish 5 3 Vans
Island Car Rentals Toyota Yaris 4 1 Medium cars
Island Car Rentals Hyundai Creta 5 2 SUVs
Minute Car Rentals Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Finalrentals Nissan Note 5 1 Small cars
Flexways Daihatsu Mira 4 2 Small cars
Minute Car Rentals Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
MEX RENT A CAR Mazda Demio 5 2 Small cars
Minute Car Rentals Honda Fit 5 2 Medium cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Toyota Wish
8/6/24
Photo 1 by Sheryleen M. about renting a Toyota Wish in Jamaica (8/6/24) Photo 2 by Sheryleen M. about renting a Toyota Wish in Jamaica (8/6/24) Photo 3 by Sheryleen M. about renting a Toyota Wish in Jamaica (8/6/24) Photo 4 by Sheryleen M. about renting a Toyota Wish in Jamaica (8/6/24)
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Swift
2/22/24
lots of natural beauty. not too many safe night spots to visit. beautiful country
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
1/12/24
Went to Grego’s in St Elizabeth and the food was great!!
United Kingdom
Daihatsu Mira
11/1/23
Seven miles beach negril fabulous
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Vitz
10/31/23
It was great having a vehicle to get around and see the sites in and around Montego Bay. Took a trip to Falmouth, and one to Negril.
Photo 1 by Marla Y. about renting a Toyota Vitz in Jamaica (10/31/23) Photo 2 by Marla Y. about renting a Toyota Vitz in Jamaica (10/31/23) Photo 3 by Marla Y. about renting a Toyota Vitz in Jamaica (10/31/23)
Canada
Toyota Yaris
10/15/23
Site seeing great people great
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Ertiga
8/16/23
Blue hole mineral springs Rick’s cafe Mayfield falls So much beauty
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
7/7/23
We loved the ocean
United Kingdom
Nissan Sentra
5/16/23
All of my trip was fantastic
New Zealand
Toyota Vitz
4/22/23
We drove around the island which was great. Inner mobay was chaos with a vehicle. Saw stunning places and people.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
12/28/22
My family vacation was very good lots of fun
Canada
Nissan Sentra
4/1/20
Only arrived and departed from Montego Bay, did not visit anywhere there. The island is stunningly beautiful
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Dzire
1/11/20
no problem mon:-)
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
10/3/19
During my stay, I visited Runaway Bay, Trelawny, Coleyville, Chriistiana, Mandeville. Just stick to the speed limit and watch out for potholes.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
4.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
19
Total rental companies
21
Average daily price
$80.20
Lowest daily price
$40.59
Total cars available
522

Top 21 suppliers in Jamaica in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.1 / 16 reviews
4 locations
$97 - $244
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Very good 8.1 / 12 reviews
2 locations
$74 - $141
RightCars
RightCars
Very good 8 / 15 reviews
2 locations
$92 - $152
Island Car Rentals
Island Car Rentals
Very good 8 / 143 reviews
3 locations
$51 - $103
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 5 reviews
4 locations
$100 - $193
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$100 - $193
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 1 review
5 locations
$110 - $206
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$110 - $206
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
1 location
$67 - $150
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
4 locations
$102 - $179
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$269 - $355
Carwiz
Carwiz
Average 7.6 / 2 reviews
3 locations
$54 - $265
Flexways
Flexways
Average 7.4 / 12 reviews
4 locations
$60 - $129
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Average 7.4 / 26 reviews
2 locations
$61 - $128
Finalrentals
Finalrentals
Average 7.4 / 10 reviews
2 locations
$41 - $96
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.2 / 12 reviews
2 locations
$125 - $228
MEX RENT A CAR
MEX RENT A CAR
Below average 6.4 / 6 reviews
1 location
$125 - $228
Minute Car Rentals
Minute Car Rentals
Below average 6.4 / 36 reviews
2 locations
$125 - $228
AddCar
AddCar
Below average 6 / 42 reviews
1 location
$44 - $108
Autounion
Autounion
Poor 5.2 / 116 reviews
8 locations
$50 - $390
Budget
Budget
Poor 4.8 / 29 reviews
4 locations
$50 - $390
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