Tourist Information
Welcome to JamaicaDriving.com. Visitors are allowed to drive in Jamaica only if they have a valid drivers licence from their country of origin, or an international drivers licence.
Jamaican roads are filled with adventure every twists and turns! Our roads vary from two lane highways to bumpy roads (reggae roads), notwithstanding, these roads will take you to some of the most breath-taking sites you have ever seen. Come and take a ride!
The first rule of thumb is DRIVE ON THE LEFT and
USE YOUR SEATBELT EVERYTIME!
Our roads are narrow and winding, hilly and sometimes congested with traffic so proceed with caution.
“Watch Out!”
- Always be on the Alert! It is really an adventure!
- Don’t pick up strangers
- Use your horn often (not when there is court in session, near school, church or hospital)
- Avoid overtaking
- Look out for our children, especially in the school zones
- Pot holes can be anywhere always look out for them
- Avoid driving at nights
- Dogs love to run across our highways
- Beware of cows, chickens and goats
- Don’t try to keep up with the drivers, go at your own pace
- Follow the instructions of a police officer
- Vehicles tend to stop suddenly to pickup and let off passengers.
- You might see a motorist with one headlight, double check to make sure it is indeed a motor bike.
Traveling to Major Towns from our Airports
| Origin and Destination | Estimated Time |
|
Kingston to Port Antonio |
3 to 4 hours |
|
Kingston to Ocho Rios |
1.45 to 2 hours |
|
Kingston to Mandeville |
1.5 hours |
|
Kingston to Negril |
4.5 to 5 hours |
|
Montego Bay to Kingston |
3.5 to 4 hours |
|
Montego Bay to Mandeville |
2 hours |
|
Montego Bay to Negril |
1.5 hours |
|
Montego Bay to Port Antonio |
3 to 3.5 hours |
Stay tuned for more updates!







