Explore Jamaica with a Hire Car from Auto Europe
Geography: Jamaica is the third largest Island in the Caribbean. It is about 145km (90miles) south of Cuba and 190km (120miles) west of the island of Hispaniola, on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated. The weather here is tropical a with hot and humid climate, however the higher inland regions are more temperate.
What to do: Visit Kingston, the capital as there are many things to do and see here. Visit the ruins at Rockfort, which you are likely to pass if you are flying into Norman Manley Airport. Also visit the Devon House Heritage Site which is filled with Jamaican, Caribbean, English and French antiques. There are also many activities to do here such as Golf at the Caymanas Golf and Country club, which opened for play in 1957 and is one of the best courses in the Caribbean, or visit the Royal Botanical Gardens at Hope with about 2000 acres of land.
Where to drive: Drive yourself around Jamaica and visit places like Alligator Pond where you can eat the catch of the day fresh off the boat on the beach, while you admire the view of the sea, or go to Somerset Falls, where you will be taken on a journey of tranquilly through the garden where a guide will be waiting to take you to the “Hidden Falls” where you can cool off with a dip or take photos. Take some time going to the Black River down the South Coast where you can see crocodiles in the mangroves!
Jamaica Airport Information
Kingston Norman Manley (KIN)
- Location: 6.2kms (3.8miles ) South of Kingston
- Airlines from UK: US Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Jamaica, Air France, Continental Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta , Brussels Airlines
- Car Hire Companies: In the Arrival 'Ground Transportation Hall'.
Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
- Location: 3.2kms (2miles ) North of Montego Bay
- Airlines from UK: flythomascook.com, Thomson Flights, Condor, British Airways
- Car Hire Companies: In the Arrival 'Ground Transportation Hall'.
Advice on car hire in Jamaica with Auto Europe
Whether you need a hire car for your holiday abroad, or simply wish to rent a car for business, we want to give you a few tips to make your car hire in Jamaica easier with Auto Europe.
- Prior to arriving at your destination, review on the booking confirmation the name of your supplier (e.g. Europcar, Avis, Hertz, etc.)
- Present your passport, voucher, credit card, driving license and an International Driving Permit.
- Please check and read the term and conditions with the supplier to ensure there are no surprise payments when you collect your car (e.g. If you are driving to a different country such as, New South Wales to Queensland, check your policy covers this.)
- Ensure the car hire contract includes a very accurate description of the condition of the car (e.g. any damage, scratches, etc.)
- Check the vehicle is carrying the required safety equipment for the country you are travelling to.
- Review the fuel policy with the supplier. Normally, all vehicles must be returned as full as they were given or you will be charged the refill amount.
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