Cheap Car Hire in Jamaica from £20

To hire a small car in Jamaica, you would pay an average price of £36/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Jamaica (~£30/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£42/day). In fact, February is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Jamaica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Jamaica, hiring a small car saves you 40% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Jamaica small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Jamaica, you would pay an average price of £64/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Jamaica (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£78/day). In fact, November is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Jamaica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Jamaica, hiring a medium car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Jamaica medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Jamaica, you would pay an average price of £89/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Jamaica (~£68/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£106/day). In fact, April is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Jamaica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Jamaica, hiring a large car is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Jamaica, you would pay an average price of £72/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Jamaica (~£63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£88/day). In fact, February is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Jamaica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Jamaica, hiring a SUV is 17% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Jamaica SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Jamaica, you would pay an average price of £88/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in Jamaica (~£76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£108/day). In fact, October is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Jamaica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Jamaica, hiring a van is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Jamaica van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Jamaica, you would pay an average price of £109/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Jamaica (~£82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£169/day). In fact, August is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Jamaica. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Jamaica, hiring a luxury car is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Jamaica?

  Hiring a car in Jamaica is a great way to explore this exciting island nation in the Caribbean. Beyond the scenic beaches, there is plenty to see and do, including Blue Mountain Peak and Dunn’s River Falls and Park. Booking a car hire in Jamaica puts you in the driver’s seat for an unforgettable holiday. If you’re looking for a cheap car hire in Jamaica, you can get great deals when you book in advance. Select from major car hire companies or local agencies, which can organise a pick-up and drop-off of your vehicle, at the airport or your hotel. You must be at least 25 years old to hire a car; however, drivers aged between 18 and 25 may be eligible for Jamaica car hire if they pay a surcharge. All drivers are required to carry a valid licence, and an international driver's permit is recommended for your car hire in Jamaica.

• What are the rules for driving in Jamaica?

  When you hire a car in Jamaica, remember to drive on the left-hand side of the road. The speed limit is 50 km/h (30 mph) in urban or residential areas and 80 km/h (50 mph) on highways, and the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08. It is compulsory for the driver and front passenger to wear seat belts, and infants under three years old must travel in infant carriers. Children between three and 12 years old are not allowed to sit in the front seat. Always keep your licence and car hire paperwork in the vehicle. When you’re driving your hire car in Jamaica, you may notice that it is common for local drivers to use their horns to get the attention of other road users. Service stations can be found throughout the island but generally do not accept credit cards, so always carry cash with you. Some Jamaican roads are poorly maintained, lack signage and are poorly lit at night, so drive carefully at all times. It is recommended you check with the local transport authority in Jamaica for updated road rules.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Jamaica?

  Jamaica has mountainous terrain, with busy streets in the major cities and narrow, winding rural roads. There are very few paved roads outside the main towns, and drivers may need to watch out for pedestrians and animals. If you’re looking for car hire in Jamaica, an SUV is a good option, such as a Nissan Pathfinder, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota RAV 4 or Mitsubishi Outlander. For those travelling in a group, you can find passenger van hire in Jamaica that seats up to 12 people, such as a Hyundai H-1 or Toyota HiAce. You can also book great economy car hire in Jamaica, and both automatic and manual transmission cars are available. Always check the fine print on your car hire policy, as many car hire companies offer unlimited mileage, fair fuel policies, collision damage waivers and coverage for liability and theft. Mobile phone coverage may not be available in all parts of the country, so purchase a road map or download a map app on your phone to navigate around the island.

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Jamaica?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Sixt (10.0 rating), NU Car (10.0 rating) and Island Car Rentals (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Jamaica.

• What is the most popular car hire provider in Jamaica?

  When hiring a car in Jamaica, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Timeless Car Rental, and with prices around £21/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Timeless Car Rental is ECONOMY, which starts as low as £17/day.

• What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Jamaica?

  At £36/day, the cheapest car hire price in Jamaica was found in Montego Bay. On average, Montego Bay has the cheapest daily rental car price (£49/day), which is 29% below average price for cities in Jamaica.

• What side of the road do you drive on in Jamaica?

  In Jamaica, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.