Car rental in Jamaica: safe?
Dec 3, 2005, 7:20 pm
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Originally Posted by dohvegas
Is is safe to rent a car and drive around Montego Bay/Ocho Rios/Negril? I've heard the roads are terrible.
Dec 10, 2005, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by dohvegas
Is is safe to rent a car and drive around Montego Bay/Ocho Rios/Negril? I've heard the roads are terrible.
Car rental companies require that you purchase insurance from them. Your credit card and regular auto insurance will not cover you in Jamaica. Expect to pay between $75-100 per day for a small car. For that price you can usually get a driver.
Dec 10, 2005, 11:07 am
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As one who has lived in Jamaica, I wouldn't recommend it. And not just because of the condition of the roads, either. There are some extremely dangerous places in Jamaica, and you wouldn't want to wander into them accidently. You're better off hiring a driver who knows where to go - and probably more importantly, where not to go.
Dec 10, 2005, 4:32 pm
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Originally Posted by onelove
Car rental companies require that you purchase insurance from them. Your credit card and regular auto insurance will not cover you in Jamaica. Expect to pay between $75-100 per day for a small car. For that price you can usually get a driver.
As to driving there it all depends on where the OP is going if you are going to the North coast or West you will be fine, but do remember they drive on the left.
mike