Transportation

Airport Arrival

There are three international airports in Jamaica: Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica’s capital city, and the Ian Fleming International Airport in picturesque Ocho Rios.

  • Norman Manley International Airport
    Located in Kingston, this is the better option if you’re visiting the capital city, Port  Antonio or heading to the Blue Mountains. Ground transportation can be arranged to take you to the Downtown and New Kingston business districts or to other parts of the island. Car rental, taxis and tour operators are located in the Arrivals Ground Transportation Hall to help visitors get to their destination. For more information, visit http://www.nmia.aero
  • Sangster International Airport
    Located in Montego Bay, this is the primary point of entry for most tourists. It’s  the better port of entry if you’re headed to Montego Bay, Ocho Rios or Negril.  In addition to international terminals, this airport has a private jet area with Immigration and Customs processing to facilitate guests who choose this method of entry. Taxis, hotel shuttles and car rental companies are available in the Arrivals Hall to assist visitors in getting to their final destinations. For more information, visit http://mbjairport.com/
  • Ian Fleming International Airport
    Jamaica’s newest international airport, the Ian Fleming International Airport, is  located in the Ocho Rios resort area. The new airport is a convenient entry point  to Jamaica’s north coast for small aircraft. Many of Jamaica’s renowned villas and  resorts are only minutes away. Ground Transportation is easily arranged. For more information visit http://www.ifia.aero

Taxis

Uber
Planning a trip in the Kingston area is easy with Uber. You can arrange it via their app or Uber’s website.
 

(Montego Bay)
Taking a taxi in Montego Bay is the most hassle-free and safest way to get around, especially when taking official taxis. Jamaica Co-operative Automobile & Limousine Tours (JCAL) and Jamaica Union of Travelers Association (JUTA) operate the official taxis. The vehicles used for taxis in Montego Bay vary from the fancy cars and gleaming white vans of JUTA, official carriers, to Japanese estate cars, the preferred choice for most taxi drivers.

Licensed Montego Bay taxis are easy to identify as they carry red number plates with “PPV” or “PP”. Whether you want a fast and comfortable ride from Montego Bay airport to any part of the city or a different city, taxis are your best option for transport on Montego Bay.

How to get a Taxi in Montego Bay
There are different taxi services in Montego Bay, making it easy for travellers to get a taxi. Depending on your preference, you can either hail a taxi on the street, book a taxi online or call for a local taxi. It’s always easy to flag a car down during the day, but you may need to call or book online at night.

Two top companies that you can call for a taxi to pick you up or for door to door services are JCAL Taxi: +876 952-7574, and JUTA Taxi: +876 952-0813. For reliable transfers from the airport, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups.

(Kingston)

The following taxi companies operate not only in Kingston, also in other locations within Jamaica:

  • Cool Cabs: +876 930 2012
  • Apollo Taxi Service: +876 929 5153
  • Confidence Taxi Service: +876 755 2220
  • On Time Taxi Co Limited: +876 968 4780
    Service hours: 24/7

Fares
In Jamaica taxi fares have been approved by the government and they are fixed. Please note that charter and route taxis do not work with fixed fares, they set prices on the way.

A one-way trip to downtown Kingston from the Norman Manley International Airport shouldn’t exceed $60.00 USD (ordinary taxi).

See fares to other popular destinations (ordinary taxi):

– Negril: $275.00 USD
– Ocho Rios: $150.00 USD
– Montego Bay: $235.00 USD

Only charter taxis accept US Dollars. Payment by credit card is not allowed, only by cash. 

Car Rentals

  • There are car rental agencies in most major towns and cities. Clients must be at least 25 years old to rent a motor vehicle.
  • All drivers are required to carry a valid license. Jamaica recognizes valid International Driver’s Licenses. North Americans may use their country’s license for up to three months per visit. United Kingdom residents may use theirs for up to twelve months, and Japanese visitors may only use their licenses for up to one month.
  • The driver and front passenger are required to wear safety belts, and children under 3 years old must travel in infant carriers.
  • Service stations are found island wide. Many are open every day.

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