Car Rental at Norman Manley International Airport

Airport travel guide

Bigger and less touristy than Montego Bay on the island’s northern coast, Kingston offers a different experience of Jamaica. The Caribbean country’s capital is known as the home of Bob Marley and there are many experiences related to the heritage of the iconic musician, but there’s plenty besides it to enjoy such as Kingston’s historical architecture, contemporary art scene, and access to some of the country’s most beautiful nature. With that in mind, these are four of the most interesting attractions in and around Kingston:

• The Bob Marley Museum. Dedicated to the city’s most famous son, this is arguably the most visited landmark in the city. The museum is located in a house that was one of Bob Marley’s homes during his lifetime and also served as a recording studio. Visit the museum’s official website to learn more about opening hours and admission.
• The National Gallery of Jamaica. Encompassing the island’s history through art, this fascinating museum has a collection based on everything from the works of Jamaica’s original Amerindian Taino inhabitants to the most notable pieces created by contemporary Jamaican artists during the last century. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also frequently hosts temporary exhibitions of different types of art and media.
• Devon House. Built in the 1880s by George Stiebel, the first black millionaire of the country, Devon House is both an important architectural landmark and a piece of Jamaica’s social and political history. Saved from demolition in the 1960s, it has since been turned into a heritage site, a museum, and a tourist attraction. 
• The Blue Mountains. Located about a 90-minute drive north of the capital, the Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful areas in all of the Caribbean. Made up of misty peaks, waterfalls, lush valleys, and several protected areas (that you can explore via the famous Peak Trail and other paths), the mountains are also home to man-made attractions like Jamaica’s old coffee estates. Coffee continues to be farmed here and the Jamaican variety, which can be tasted here, is considered to be one of the best in the world.

Top international routes

• Fort Lauderdale
• New York City
• Miami
• Toronto
• Providenciales
• Grand Cayman
• Atlanta
• Punta Cana
• Antigua
• Panama City

Main airlines

Caribbean Airlines, due to its acquisition of Air Jamaica, flies between Kingston and many destinations in the Carribean along with Toronto, New York, Orlando, and Ft. Lauderdale. Delta Air Lines connects Kingston with its main hub in Atlanta and New York. The low-cost carrier JetBlue also flies to and from Fort Lauderdale and New York. Finally, Aerogaviota flies to Havana and Santiago de Cuba.

The airport was previously the main hub for Fly Jamaica Airways which suspended operations in March of 2019.

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights and is divided into different areas such as the departures concourse, immigration area, and arrivals hall.

Location

Kingston Airport is about 22 km (13.7 mi) southeast of the city center. Norman Manley Highway, Port Royal Street, and Marcus Garvey Drive are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $44 per day
• Medium cars - from $41 per day
• Large cars - from $44 per day
• SUVs - from $77 per day
• Vans - from $110 per day

Car rental desks

The car rental desks of those rental companies located at the airport can be found in the Ground Transportation Hall.

Auto All Limited and Right Cars provide a meet and greet service in which a representative meets you just outside of the terminal and takes you to their rental locations.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a couple of restaurants, cafés, and a bar with views of the runway, as well as many shops and duty-free outlets, some of them selling Jamaican crafts and spices. There are also ATMs, baby changing rooms, two currency exchange offices, two lounges, and a police office. Some of the airport facilities are accessible to travelers with reduced mobility, and special assistance can be requested, but be sure to notify your airline when booking your ticket if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

A Petcom gas station is located on the grounds of the airport very close to the rental car returns. Another station, a Total, is located next to the Harbour View Shopping Centre which renters will pass on the way to the airport. There are many stations in the city center if returning a car to rental companies there.