Car Hire Jamaica

Q: What is the cheapest car hire company in Jamaica ?

Sixt is the cheapest car hire company in Jamaica offering a (economy) class car such as the Toyota Yaris for as little as €349.80 per week.

Jamaica Car Rental Mini Guide

There's no better way to explore all this wonderful island has to offer than from the comfort of your own rental car. No matter where on the island you arrive or want to visit, getting around is easy with low traffic and quiet roads when out of the towns and cities. Some of the worlds biggest car rental brands have a presence in Jamaica, including Alamo, Europcar, National and Budget. Island Car Rentals are also a very popular local supplier.

It is safe to drive in Jamaica and renting a car for your trip is a great way to get around and see all the island has to offer. As when travelling to any foreign country, it's wise to check local road laws before you travel and to avoid certain areas, particularly at night.

Most people collect car hire in Jamaica from;

Cheapest car hire in Jamaica

Toyota Yaris

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 49.97 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 349.81 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan March

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.85 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 369.95 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Nissan March

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.85 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 369.95 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Manual |

Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 54.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 379.80 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 54.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 379.80 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 54.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 379.80 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 54.25 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 379.80 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan March

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 385.94 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Nissan March

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 55.13 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 385.94 EUR from 23/01/2023

1 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.62 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 368.37 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.62 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 368.37 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.62 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 368.37 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 54.70 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 382.90 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.49 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 388.48 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.49 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 388.48 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.49 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 388.48 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Honda City

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 55.49 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 388.48 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 57.37 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 401.65 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 47.50 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 332.52 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 47.50 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 332.52 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 47.50 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 332.52 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.40 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 366.83 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.40 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 366.83 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Suzuki Swift

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.40 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 366.83 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 401.18 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.31 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 401.18 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Vitz

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.75 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 453.30 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Rush

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.08 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 728.59 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.21 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 806.49 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.21 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 806.49 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.21 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 806.49 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 120.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 846.78 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 120.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 846.78 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai H1

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 120.96 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 846.78 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 129.82 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 908.76 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Noah

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 129.82 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 908.76 EUR from 23/01/2023

2 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 64.74 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 453.23 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 64.74 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 453.23 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 69.30 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 485.14 EUR from 23/01/2023

5 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 570.01 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 570.01 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 81.43 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 570.01 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.88 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 608.18 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.88 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 608.18 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Hyundai Creta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 86.88 EUR/day

7 Days rental at 608.18 EUR from 23/01/2023

3 |

Automatic |

Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Jamaica

Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Jamaica
There are toll roads in Jamaica, so keep some cash on your or you can pay by credit / debit card
Fuel is more expensive in Jamaica than in the USA, expect to pay around $40 to fill the tank of a small rental car
The Toyota Yaris is the most rented car in Jamaica thanks to its cheap daily rate
Island are the highest rated car hire agent in Jamaica with a score of 8.6/10

Popular car hire destinations in Jamaica

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Jamaica

L

Road Driving Side
50kph

Urban speed Limit
80kph

Rural Speed Limit
110kph

Motorway Speed Limit
JMD 222.54/Ltr

Current Petrol Price
35mg

Drink Drive Limit
JMD

Currency
YES

Tolls
21

Min Rental Age

18

Min Driving Age
Front and Rear

Seatbelts
Fixed and Mobile

Speed Cameras
Hands Free Only

Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Jamaica

Rental Agent

Locations

Rating (/10)

Customer Reviews

Mini (€/day)

Compact (€/day)

Intermediate (€/day)

Standard (€/day)

Island

8.0/10

€

€ 52.62

€ 81.43

€ 88.03

Budget

4.7/10

€

€ 84.41

€ 118.45

€ 123.29

Auto-union

3.8/10

€ 52.85

€ 60.79

€ 64.74

€ 85.14

Car rental agent statistics in Jamaica

8.1/10

Highest rated agent:
ISLAND

3.8/10

Lowest rated agent:
AUTO-UNION

70

Total number of reviews in
Jamaica

4

Most Locations in Jamaica:
ALAMO

25

Average wait time
(Min.)

11

Total rental companies

Average prices per day for car hire in Jamaica

Item	Percent
January	€ 67
February	€ 63
March	€ 65
April	€ 99
May	€ 64
June	€ 63
July	€ 70
August	€ 71
September	€ 69
October	€ 68
November	€ 64
December	€ 76

Item	Percent
January	€ 69
February	€ 64
March	€ 66
April	€ 64
May	€ 57
June	€ 61
July	€ 70
August	€ 69
September	€ 63
October	€ 59
November	€ 58
December	€ 73

Item	Percent
January	€ 120
February	€ 104
March	€ 116
April	€ 208
May	€ 115
June	€ 126
July	€ 124
August	€ 133
September	€ 118
October	€ 120
November	€ 117
December	€ 127

Item	Percent
January	€ 104
February	€ 97
March	€ 100
April	€ 147
May	€ 96
June	€ 97
July	€ 112
August	€ 109
September	€ 102
October	€ 108
November	€ 97
December	€ 111

Item	Percent
January	€ 56
February	€ 51
March	€ 55
April	€ 52
May	€ 55
June	€ 51
July	€ 62
August	€ 63
September	€ 70
October	€ 63
November	€ 60
December	€ 72

Item	Percent
January	€ 165
February	€ 158
March	€ 161
April	€ 154
May	€ 152
June	€ 154
July	€ 163
August	€ 165
September	€ 164
October	€ 163
November	€ 158
December	€ 173

Item	Percent
January	€ 129
February	€ 118
March	€ 124
April	€ 119
May	€ 120
June	€ 129
July	€ 136
August	€ 141
September	€ 129
October	€ 130
November	€ 129
December	€ 147

Item	Percent

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Jamaica

	Diesel	Unleaded
Dec , 2021	€ 1.08	€ 1.15
Jan , 2022	€ 1.16	€ 1.20
Feb , 2022	€ 1.28	€ 1.28
Mar , 2022	€ 1.36	€ 1.36
Apr , 2022	€ 1.40	€ 1.38
May , 2022	€ 1.56	€ 1.50
Jun , 2022	€ 1.55	€ 1.57
Jul , 2022	€ 1.73	€ 1.67
Aug , 2022	€ 1.74	€ 1.66
Sep , 2022	€ 1.86	€ 1.67
Oct , 2022	€ 1.72	€ 1.54
Nov , 2022	€ 1.75	€ 1.46

Month, Year	Diesel €/ltr	Unleaded €/ltr
Nov , 2022	1.75	1.46
Oct , 2022	1.72	1.54
Sep , 2022	1.86	1.67
Aug , 2022	1.74	1.66
Jul , 2022	1.73	1.67
Jun , 2022	1.55	1.57
May , 2022	1.56	1.50
Apr , 2022	1.40	1.38
Mar , 2022	1.36	1.36
Feb , 2022	1.28	1.28
Jan , 2022	1.16	1.20
Dec , 2021	1.08	1.15

Car rental price statistics in Jamaica

€ 332.50

Average price:
(per week)

€ 313.39

Highest daily price:
Toyota Hiace

141

Total cars available

14

Most popular model:
Toyota Yaris

52

Location with most cars:
Sangster International Airport

€ 47.5 per day

Cheapest daily price:
ISLAND - Kingston - Central

FAQs about car hire in Jamaica

How much does it cost to hire a car in Jamaica?

Car hire in Jamaica starts from just €47.50 per day for a (economy) class car from Island. The average price to hire a car in Jamaica is just €111.20 per day, whilst the most expensive hire car in Jamaica is a Toyota Hiace car for a (premium) class from Budget costing €313.40 per day.

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in Jamaica?

We often have special offers on car hire in Jamaica including free additional drivers, for example, is offering free additional driver and express check-in at for €0.00 per day.

Why is car hire so cheap in Jamaica?

Car hire prices in Jamaica are kept low thanks to the 8 car hire companies across the country. With over 5 car hire locations and 1,038 car hire options available, competition keeps prices low in Jamaica.

Who is the best car hire company in Jamaica?

Based on over 70 reviews from recent car hire customers, the best car hire agency in Jamaica Is Island who score on average 8.0/10 across all locations in Jamaica.

What is the most popular car hire location in Jamaica?

The most popular locations to hire a car in Jamaica is Sangster International Airport with 8 car hire companies and 52 cars to choose from.

How much does fuel cost in Jamaica?

Current fuel prices in Jamaica are €1.455/ltr for petrol and €1.752/ltr for diesel as of 7 November 2022, it’ll cost on average €58 to fill an average compact class car with petrol and €70 for diesel.

What are the speed limits in Jamaica?

Speed limits in Jamaica are in km/h and are generally 50 km/h on urban roads, 80 km/h on rural roads and 110 km/h on the motorways but you should always follow local signage.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Jamaica?

Island is the cheapest car hire company in Jamaica offering a (economy) class car such as the Suzuki Swift for as little as €332.50 per week.

What is the most popular hire car in Jamaica?

The most popular car hire category in Jamaica is the Chevrolet Spark available from 1 car hire companies in over 4 locations.

Useful links if renting a car in Jamaica

Driving in Jamaica Guide


Mini	3	4	1	from €33.2 per day
Compact	4	5	3	from €34.5 per day
				from € per day


Economy	3	5	2	from €44.4 per day
Standard	4	5	4	from €65.1 per day
Compact	5	5	2	from €47.1 per day


Economy	5	5	2	from €44.8 per day
7 seat minivan	5	7	1	from €96.6 per day
Compact	5	5	2	from €79.6 per day


Mini	3	4	1	from €61.6 per day
Compact	5	5	2	from €47.1 per day
Economy	3	5	2	from €44.4 per day

Jamaica Car Rental Mini Guide

Most people collect car hire in Jamaica from;

Cheapest car hire in Jamaica

Top tips when hiring a car in Jamaica

Popular car hire destinations in Jamaica

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Jamaica

Compare car rental agents in Jamaica

Car rental agent statistics in Jamaica

Average prices per day for car hire in Jamaica

Fuel prices in Jamaica

Car rental price statistics in Jamaica

FAQs about car hire in Jamaica

How much does it cost to hire a car in Jamaica?

How do I get a free additional driver when hiring a car in Jamaica?

Why is car hire so cheap in Jamaica?

Who is the best car hire company in Jamaica?

What is the most popular car hire location in Jamaica?

How much does fuel cost in Jamaica?

What are the speed limits in Jamaica?

What is the cheapest car hire company in Jamaica?

What is the most popular hire car in Jamaica?

Useful links if renting a car in Jamaica

Other Car Hire Locations in Jamaica