Kingston car rentals from C$ 41/day

On average a rental car in Kingston costs C$ 69 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Kingston. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Kingston is C$ 6.70 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 80 and C$ 107, depending on the car size.

Standard (Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Kingston.

Car rental companies onsite at Norman Manley airport include U-Save, Island Car Rentals, Avis, ACO Rent A Car, Hertz, Apex Car Rentals, Final Rentals, NU Car, Sixt and Payless.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Norman Manley airport to off-airport locations include Island Car Rentals, Avis, Hertz and NU Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Kingston costs C$ 95 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Kingston costs C$ 90 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Kingston costs C$ 57 per day, on average.

In Kingston, cars are most frequently rented at U-Save Kingston Street 1 (8 km from city centre ).

If you want to soak up some of the famous Jamaican sunshine, it can be convenient to choose a convertible for your rental. If you primarily plan on staying in the city center of Kingston, you can always opt for an economy rental instead, as a smaller model will make it easy to find parking and to navigate through narrow streets. For longer road trips or to have room to store beach equipment, consider renting an SUV or a van.

The only toll road in Kingston is the one that connects it to Montego Bay. If you intend to use it, note that some Kingston car rentals have pre-existing toll arrangements with those that operate the road, while others pass down the costs to their clients. This being the case, you should inquire about your rental car’s toll status from your agency.

When driving on freeways, the speed limit is generally 68 mph. For open roads, you can expect the speed limit to be around 50 mph. When you are driving in the city of Kingston, most roads will have a speed limit that is around 30 mph. Keep in mind that if you go over the speed limit in a school zone, you will receive a higher fine than you would in a residential or business zone.

It tends to rain a lot in Kingston as well as in other parts of Jamaica. As a result, the roads tend to fill with dangerous potholes. Given that locals are aware of the roads to use, it’s not a good sign if it’s raining and you’re the only one driving on your selected roadway. In case you find yourself in this situation, it’s in your best interest to reconsider your route.

Much of the parking that is offered in Kingston is free street parking, which is offered on a first come first serve basis. There are also a few free lots that are centrally located in the downtown area, including the NLJ Car Park, Jacks Plaza Parking Lot, and WIHCON Parking Lot. Many stores and attractions, including museums, have their own parking lots, which customers and guests are allowed to park in for free while visiting the respective establishment. You will also find free and secure parking lots or structures at most restaurants and hotels, so you can rest assured that wherever you go in the city, you will have somewhere to place your car.