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Country Guide > Caribbean > Jamaica | |
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Travel - Internal Air The new Air Jamaica Express (formerly Trans-Jamaica Airlines) runs services to and from Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio. During the winter season, there are frequent daily flights. For more information, contact the airline (tel: 922 4661 or (888) 359 2475; toll-free in North America and the Caribbean). Sea There are a number of local operators running yacht tours around the island, as well as cruises. Boats and yachts can also be hired on a daily or weekly basis. Contact the Jamaica Tourist Board for details (see Contact Addresses section). Rail Since 1994, the service has been suspended with no immediate plans to resume a daily scheduled service. Road There is a 17,000km- (11,000mile-) road network, one-third tarred. Traffic in Jamaica drives on the left. Speed limits are 30mph (48kph) in towns and 50mph (80kph) on highways. Bus: Reliable service in Kingston and Montego Bay; less reliable for trans-island travel. Coach and minibus tours are bookable at most hotels. JUTA (tel: 952 0813; fax 952 5355) is the main provider of scheduled and unscheduled bus/minibus and vehicle charter services. Taxi: These have red plates marked PPV (Public Passenger Vehicle). They charge fixed rates, and it is best to check standard charges prior to embarkation. A 10 per cent tip is usual. It is recommended that only taxis authorised by the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association and ordered from hotels (unshared) should be used. Car hire: Most major towns, as well as airports, have hire facilities, both local and international. Hire can also be arranged via hotels. Drivers must be aged 25 or over. There is a general consumption tax of 15 per cent on all car hire transactions. Documentation: A full UK driving licence is valid for up to six months. Urban Most transport in the capital is now by private minibus. TRAVEL TIMES The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Montego Bay to other major cities/towns in Jamaica.
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