Car Hire in Jamaica

You are required by law to drive on the left when you visit Jamaica. Not abiding by this law can result in traffic tickets, car accidents, or both.

Jamaica has a road quality score of 3.6 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Jamaica at 85 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Jamaica that the road quality will vary.

0.08% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Jamaica. Both residents and visitors of Jamaica can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Be aware that 18 is the legal drinking age in Jamaica, and there are strict laws that prohibit drivers under this age from drink driving.

As of last week, the average price of petrol in Jamaica was $2.04 per litre. In comparison, the country with the cheapest average petrol price is Kuwait at $0.55 per litre, whereas the country with the most expensive average petrol price is Hong Kong at $5.27 per litre.

Prices for cars in Jamaica are refreshed on a daily basis.

As of March 2025, there are 154 operators available to choose from for cars in Jamaica.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Jamaica. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Jamaica. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.