Does anyone have experience renting a car in Jamaica? How was it?

We NEVER drive in Jamaica! !!
Its crazy

I wouldn't recommend driving there. It's crazy

Hire a driver! The hotel can recommend a safe one

Have rented a car a few times in Jamaica. Through island rentals. Takes a bit of time to get used to driving on the other side of the road. For the most part the roads are good. Wouldn't recommend night driving. But renting a car is the best way to see the island at your pace.

Hired a cab to take us from Ocho Rio to Mandeville...cheaper & safer than a rental

I rent cars every year there . Things to be careful for is the same as anywhere else. Driving is intense but depending on where your staying in JA it varies on the driving conditions. Rent from a known car rental company, go through the full car . Hub caps, spare tires , jack to the car being returned clean.

Do you recommend any particular rental company?

Cassandr I always use Avis, book before . Avis has nicer rentals, good rates. Hopefully you have a world credit card, you can use the insurance from your credit card. If you don’t have one and if you have a few weeks left before you leave, id suggest call your credit card company before and get it. Will save ya a bunch of money. Do not buy or rent their gps, or anything

Cassandr also do not drive at night, check the fuel before you receive the car, hope they give ya a Toyota

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Hire a driver. Driving is insane down there

I wouldn't recommend driving. It's pretty crazy. It would be more enjoyable to hire a driver to see the sites.

Great guy driver

Knew someone who was killed in an accident in a rental car there, I don't advise driving there

very insane. my friend got into an accident, and they arrest everyone, until they can figure out who's at fault. it was a disaster....

too many shootings right now, they are trying to clam down on the gang wars. it's bad. hire a cab, we were just there in September/October. They drive so insane and batty,....

Ive been 8 times last year i rented a car lol. It took some concentrating but loved not having to fork out money for transportation .couple days i was a pro .i enjoyed the freedom of geeting around as i please .it really wasnt a big deal .

I would recommend going there first and seeing for yourself. Very narrow roads (depending where you are). Not well taken care of. Also they drive on the left.

National was solid to deal with this Summer. Only issue we had the gas station attendants try to screw you on the conversion rates and one even charged us to fill the tank without putting any fuel in!

We hired a driver with a car to take us around. Was less expensive than renting.