Visiting Half Moon » Driving in Jamaica

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In Jamaica, you drive on the left.

The speed limit is 30 MPH in towns and 50 MPH on highways. To rent any vehicle, visitors may use a drivers license (valid for 12 months) for up to a 3 month period. Drivers must be at least 25 years of age to rent a car and must post a bond to meet insurance regulations with cash, major credit card, or travelers checks. Service stations are open daily and accept cash or credit cards.

For the convenience of the traveler, rest facilities are available on some main roads such as the Rio Bueno, Travel Halt and Rio Brac between Falmouth and Runaway Bay, which is halfway between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios. It is open seven days a week, including holidays, from 9AM - 8PM. In addition to restroom facilities, light refreshments can be purchased along with quality local arts and crafts. There is also a rest stop in Bamboo Avenue in St. Elizabeth.

For details on renting a car while visiting Jamaica, please click here to visit the Budget Rent A Car website. Budget Rent A Car is the official car rental company of Half Moon.

Half Moon P.O., Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies   T: (876) 953-2211   F: (876) 953-2731