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Jamaica Travel Information

Travelling Tips for Jamaica 

Jamaica has some beautiful scenery for you to admire with your car hire. The long winding roads are great to cruise along in the heat and enjoy the stunning scenery, from gorges to stunning stretches of coastline, along beautiful roots with banana trees and over rivers. Some roads, however, can be tricky as the locals drive fast and are likely to overtake.

Jamaica Time Difference

Jamaica time difference is set in the Western Caribbean Time Zone and is 5 hours behind UK Greenwich Mean Time (GMT -5), so remember to set your clock when travelling with your cheap car hire in Kingston.

Language in Jamaica

While Patois is the conversational dialect most Jamaicans use on a day-to-day basis, the official language is English, so don't hesitate to ask for directions when driving your cheap car hire in Montego Bay.

Electricity in Jamaica

Electrical outlets in Jamaica do not follow a standard. Expect 110 volts or 220 volts AC (50 Cycle), 60Hz, single phase with American two-pin plugs or 220 volts AC, 50Hz, single phase, from three-pin sockets.

Currency in Jamaica

After booking your cheap car hire in Jamaica, take a look at the current exchange rates to prepare for your holidays. The currency in Jamaica is the Jamaican Dollar (JMD). Most Jamaican ATMs accept international bank cards and many banks give credit card cash advances.

Tourism in Jamaica

When planning your holiday with a car hire in Jamaica be sure to have a look at Jamaica's tourism website to find out Jamaica tourism office locations, places to visit and further information you may need before travelling.

Jamaica Visa & Embassy Information

If your holiday time in Jamaica is 180 days or less then no travel visa is required. Take a look at Jamaica Tourist Visas to choose the one which befits your holiday needs. The British High Commission in Jamaica is located in Kingston. To know more about UK Embassies in Jamaica and other information, visit the website provided.  

Before you book your cheap car hire in Jamaica, it's probably worth taking a look at the above essential Jamaica rtavel information, which includes everything you need to know when planning your holiday, as well as all the arrangements you need to make before travelling.

*Rates shown are per day, based upon a 7-day car hire. Taxes and additional surcharges may apply.