Car Rental in Jamaica
✓ No Hidden Costs ✓ 24/7 Support ✓ Free Cancellation
500+ Trusted Suppliers:
Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Mini
Daihatsu Mira
or similar
$33.34
per day
Sangster International Airport Car Rental
Economy
Nissan Sentra
or similar
$36.77
per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$48.59
per day
Sangster International Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$52.54
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Camry
or similar
$94.97
/ per day
Norman Manley International Airport Car Rental
Special SUV
Suzuki Vitara
or similar
$96.93
/ per day
Sangster International Airport Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Toyota Rush
or similar
$105.83
/ per day
Norman Manley International Airport Car Rental
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar
$163.74
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:24 on 2023-05-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Why book with us?
Special offers
As a market leader (see SimilarWeb), we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (3 years in a row).
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 90k total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2022
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Travel Information
Language
English,
Jamaican Creole
Jamaican Creole
Currency
JMD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$79.09 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 km/h
50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
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.
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 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.
- 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, as well as rafting on the beautiful Martha Brae River.
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 $83 per day
- Large cars - from $45 per day
- Medium cars - from $36 per day
- Vans - from $64 per day
- Premium cars - from $214 per day
- Small cars - from $33 per day
- SUVs - from $75 per day
How can I save money on my rental car?
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.
Top 4 Most Popular Cities in Jamaica
-
Car Rental in Montego Bay from $33.34 per day
-
Car Rental in Kingston from $41.19 per day
-
Car Rental in Negril from $46.18 per day
Top 4 Most Popular Locations in Jamaica
-
Car Rental at Sangster International Airport from $33.34 per day
-
Car Rental at Norman Manley International Airport from $41.19 per day
-
Car Rental in Kingston (Downtown) from $48.59 per day
-
Car Rental at Montego Bay Cruise Port from $40.22 per day
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Jamaica?
The cost of renting a car in Jamaica varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Jamaica
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Jamaica is May — when rental costs average $49.15 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $91.21 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.
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 January — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 8 days.
Average rental length in Jamaica
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 June.
Monthly searches in Jamaica by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | Autounion, Island Car Rentals, AddCar, Budget, Ace Rent a car |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $33 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Autounion |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Island Car Rentals | Hyundai Creta | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Island Car Rentals | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Autounion | Daihatsu Mira | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Autounion | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Autounion | Nissan March | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Nissan Sentra | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
VA
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Creta
December 28, 2022
My family vacation was very good lots of fun
RL
Canada
Nissan Sentra
April 1, 2020
Only arrived and departed from Montego Bay, did not visit anywhere there. The island is stunningly beautiful
DK
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Dzire
January 11, 2020
no problem mon:-)
DL
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
October 3, 2019
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
NUCarrentals
8.6 / 10
Lowest rated company
Budget
6.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
23
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$79.09
Lowest daily price
$33.34
Total cars available
291
Top 16 Suppliers in Jamaica in 2023
NUCarrentals
2 locations
RightCars
4 locations
$55 - $111
Alamo
4 locations
$123 - $127
Island Car Rentals
3 locations
$51 - $150
Avis
5 locations
Enterprise
4 locations
$128 - $214
Hertz
2 locations
Europcar
1 location
National
4 locations
$128 - $202
SIXT
1 location
$81 - $130
Flexways
3 locations
$49 - $158
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$44 - $138
Ace Rent a car
2 locations
$89 - $122
Autounion
8 locations
$33 - $146
AddCar
1 location
$37 - $114
Budget
1 location
Highly recommended by our customers
Download App
Book and manage your booking on the go