Pick-up location | Montego Bay |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Passenger Van, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 60 |
Airport locations | 41 |
Popular agencies | Classique Car Rentals, Ace, Sixt, Autounion Car Rental, Payless |
Economy | C$ 24/day |
Compact | C$ 24/day |
Intermediate | C$ 54/day |
Standard | C$ 78/day |
Full-size | C$ 69/day |
Minivan | C$ 86/day |
Full-size SUV | C$ 91/day |
Passenger Van | C$ 108/day |
Compact SUV | C$ 64/day |
Intermediate SUV | C$ 74/day |
Standard SUV | C$ 96/day |
Opt for a compact car during your stay in Montego Bay to fit into even the smallest of parking spots and to whizz through the city more easily. Make sure to check out the car beforehand, as there have been reports of rental cars missing parts, such as a spare tire. Also take pictures of the car beforehand to ensure any scratches were already there before you rented it.
General regulations permit 50 km/h (31 mph) within city limits and up to 80 km/h (50 mph) on open and rural roads. Within the city, you will regularly have to drive much slower than the maximum speed due to poor roads or traffic, and you should also adjust your speed to weather conditions.
As there are few parking spots available in the city and many parking lots do not have a pristine reputation, the best option is to choose an accommodation with a parking space included for long-term and overnight parking. There is also metered on-street parking as well, and the Montego Bay Car Park at the harbor.
On average a rental car in Montego Bay costs C$ 45 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Classique Car Rentals (C$ 24/day), Ace (C$ 42/day) and Sixt (C$ 54/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Classique Car Rentals 1-3 Sunset Blvd (2 kilometers from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Montego Bay. 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 Montego Bay is C$ 7.58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 91 and C$ 121, depending on the car size.
Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Montego Bay.
Car rental companies onsite at Sangster Intl airport include Classique Car Rentals, Island Car Rentals, Timeless Car Rental, Ace, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Budget, Autounion Car Rental, Avis and Thrifty.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sangster Intl airport to off-airport locations include Classique Car Rentals, Island Car Rentals, Ace, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Budget, Advantage, Avis, Thrifty and NU Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Montego Bay costs C$ 26 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Montego Bay costs C$ 32 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Montego Bay costs C$ 36 per day, on average.
In Montego Bay, cars are most frequently rented at Classique Car Rentals 1-3 Sunset Blvd (2 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in Montego Bay costs C$ 313 per week (C$ 45 per day).
On average a rental car in Montego Bay costs C$ 1,342 per month (C$ 45 per day).
Some car rental companies in Montego Bay which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Avis and Thrifty
Yes. Montego Bay’s main tolled road is the T3 section of Highway 2000. It passes near Sangster International Airport while connecting Kingston to Ocho Rios. The tolls vary depending on your vehicle class. The classes range from 1 to 3, with tolls being highest for Class 3 vehicles. The toll payments are via Jamaican dollars or cards.
Yes, Montego Bay car rentals are plentiful in central Montego Bay, thanks to the onsite rental companies. Apex Car Rentals Limited is located at St James Shopping Plaza, and EFAY Rent A Car Limited at Sunset Boulevard.
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2020
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I have been renting cars in Montego Bay for 10 yrs and have probably used most if not all of the companies at one point. Sixt was the best experience so far. Great customer service from the team. Clean and quality vehicle. Prompt and on time with a full tank of gas. I have had some rental companies give me a car with the gas light on and only two miles of gas left etc. Very happy will use Sixt again on my next visit.8.4 Very good
Jun. 2017
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Staff is excellent.2 locations in Montego Bay
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2019
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nothing10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2021
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8.0 Very good
Apr. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2023
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4.8 Mediocre
Jul. 2019
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I arrived and was simply told "there's no vehicle available and we can REFER you to a competitor." I understand the travel industry consistently overbook to maximize revenues, but this could have been a very different scenario if it was properly handled right. Dissappointing experience!7.6 Good
Apr. 2019
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Easy drop off and friendly staffCons:
Just pricing after insurance added was rough, $250 for a three day rental of a compact is kinda on the steep end9.2 Wonderful
Feb. 2019
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Staff was helpful. Vehicle was in perfect condition.Cons:
Only drawback: Insurance cost MORE per day than car rental. A $500 rental ended up costing $1100 US. On TOP of the exorbitant insurance rate$$$$ there was ANOTHER $400 deductible hold on my card until the car was returned. there should be NO deductible. Website did not warn of $$$ ins. cost.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2023
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2017
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Great service, I am impressed with the MOBAY STAFF2.0 Poor
Apr. 2017
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The customer service was Poor and extremely slow. It took approximately 2 hours to finish the paperwork. I was taken off-airport to another site to complete the paperwork. There I was told the booking was not with Hertz but with another company called "Firefly." These people appear to running a sub-standard rental service with old and salvaged vehicles with the Hertz brand as cover. The car provided was an old model year Toyota Corolla that looked like it was salvaged from an accident. They made an effort to clean it but it still had a weird smell and it looked battered. Despite the substandard look of the car, I took it anyway in order to remain loyal to Hertz as Gold Plus member and gain some points. On the drive to the hotel I noticed the car was extremely mis-aligned, it had a significant drift to the right. The engine struggled the whole time for the 10 mile trip that was mostly flat. I intended to travel across the island and I had serious doubts the car would be able to make it especially over the steep hills of Jamaica. I knew for sure it would be difficult if not unsafe to drive it at highway speed due to the mis-alignment so I returned it with the intention of getting a newer, better car. Upon returning to the airport, they had a newer model Toyota Corolla on the lot but they said it would cost me more because the newer car is a Hertz vehicle while the older car with the lower rate is the "Firely" rental. There was no documentation during the booking process that showed any reference to Firefly, I thought I was booking a Hertz rental. I feel I was SCAMMED. I asked to be given the newer "Hertz" vehicle for the same rate but they refused. Five hours after landing and beginning the rental process I'm still dealing with a rental car issue. Luckily, I also had a reservation with Island rental car. I asked Hertz to void my current rental because I will be going over to Island car rental to get a car, They were not fazed by that threat, they did not seem to want to keep the business which I found odd. They voided the rental after a significant amount of that persuading them that I should not be charged for the day because the car was in bad mechanical shape and I did not use apart from driving to the hotel and back. I then walked over to the Island Car rental counter and about 15 minutes later I drove away in newer Toyota Corolla. Note that the Island rental rate was less that the Hertz rate but I had chosen to go with the Hertz brand because I know them and rent from them while on business trips in the States. This event has tarnished the Hertz brand for me. When I am renting again in Jamaica I will avoid Hertz. I will definitely recommend and use Island Car Rental again.Cons:
The whole experience was terrible. The process is too slow. The operation runs like they are in the 1980s. Why are they using so much paper and carbon copies in 2017? If this is a true Hertz rental facility they need to update their operations processes - it should not take two hours to complete a rental contract.7.6 Good
Nov. 2016
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Picking up and dropping off was great.Cons:
The price was too high for that class vehicle2 locations in Montego Bay
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4.8 Mediocre
Apr. 2017
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The staff were friendly and very accommodating. Pick up and return to the airport was very fast.Cons:
I was not told that I had to put down $1000US deposit. That was a gut hit to start a vacation. While we had no mechanical issues the quality of the car left deep concern that we could. Luckily, we had the car incident free. I think the basic details for renting in particular country needs to be explained when that location is selected during the booking process or any requirements for the selected rental company. I am still awaiting my deposit to be returned. It's crazy that I had to pay up $1000US defore I could get the car but now have to wait days after returning the car to get my deposit back. Worse of all my booking was for 4/12 to 4/20 and they had me down for returning the car on 4/19 at the same rate I was quote when booking the car. My reservations stated - week + 1day. They wanted to change me $52 more for 20th. Fortunately, I had my reservation info and they wrote off the last day as part of my reservation.4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2017
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The man who helped me was nice. It was just a little bait and switch like. I hope you guys review this location.1.9 Poor
Sep. 2021
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66 Claude Clarke Avenue
+1 876 979 9355
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Montego Bay Airport Sangster MBJ
+1 876 630 7722
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22 Sunset Boulevard
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28 Queens Dr
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2.0 Poor
Apr. 2018
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The price I was quoted was almost triple the amount I actually had pay.6.0 Okay
Mar. 2018
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Guys in the car park weer great, both on pick up and returnCons:
Car was very ordinary It had almost bald tires and the brakes were bad It was dirty inside Desk staff were not very interested in customer service Forced insurance on you, either that or you were not going anywhere10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2018
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Dec. 2017
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Representative at the check in counter was rude and unwilling to explain additional charge that they claim were required. I had proof that I have insurance coverage through my credit card company but they refused to honor it. Car was filthy, radio didn't work and car was not given to me with a full tank. Horrible experience.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2017
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I quoted 213cdn online at time of pick up i paid 413cdn. They said it was the insurance and taxes included.5.6 Fair
Dec. 2017
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Cars were at the terminalCons:
Had to buy insurance even though I used a world mastercard because the rental was prepaid2 locations in Montego Bay
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Airport Terminal
+1 876 952 3838
Ironshore
+1 876 953 0534
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8.0 Very good
May 2018
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Friendly check-in Agent SUV (Suzuki Vitari) felt real old/slow even though it was a fairly new car!! Easy return process2.0 Poor
Jun. 2017
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Nothing-I will never do business with budget. There was not one good thing. We didn't even get the car. I had to go to Enterprise. I made two reservations and when we arrived. The employees refused to give me the car we had confirmed. We stood there for over 2 hours. The employees said I would of had to pay $2200 to rent the car I already had confiremed months prior to my arrival. Then they mocked me and said they would give me a two door car and I had a baby, car seat, a stroller and five 50 lbs bags. My child was extremely hot and screaming the entire time because the heat was unbearable. When I asked to speak to a manager they said she was in a meeting for the next week. Then it got to a point when they just kept rolling their eyes And condescending. I will be writing a letter to corporate and to kayak.Cons:
I will never do business with budget. There was not one good thing. We didn't even get the car. I had to go to Enterprise. I made two reservations and when we arrived. The employees refused to give me the car we had confirmed. We stood there for over 2 hours. The employees said I would of had to pay $2200 to rent the car I already had confiremed months prior to my arrival. Then they mocked me and said they would give me a two door car and I had a baby, car seat, a stroller and five 50 lbs bags. My child was extremely hot and screaming the entire time because the heat was unbearable. When I asked to speak to a manager they said she was in a meeting for the next week. Then it got to a point when they just kept rolling their eyes And condescending. I will be writing a letter to corporate and to kayak.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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Its a great rental company staff were friendly the car drives good I will go back to budget next vocation8.4 Very good
Feb. 2017
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Upgraded at no charge to a Suzuki Baleno. Great fuel economy, plenty of room and cargo space. Car was loke new and clean.Cons:
Check in took a while, but by Jamaican standards went pretty smoothe. All the rental companies are in a tiny lot at MBJ airport. A little challenging maneuvering to the main road.2.0 Poor
Jan. 2017
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I will never book with your company i when to Jamaica they let me know what they out of car it was so bad for me i have to go out side and try to rant a car from a guy take my money and say he going for the and don't come back $400 us this causes by your company8.0 Very good
Dec. 2016
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courtesy of staffCons:
they need more staff to expedite their services better more selection of cars/ SUV's needed2 locations in Montego Bay
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Car In Terminal
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2017
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When I arrived at the Europcar desk in Montego Bay nobody was there I had to wait for 30 minutes before someone turned up. They tried to take $1500 for the deposit instead of the $1000 deposit which was stated on my booking. Worse still they did not give me the Suzuki Vitara jeep that I had booked and paid for in advance. Instead they gave me a people carrier on a temporary basis but the sat nav and spoken instructions were in Japanese. I do not speak Japanese! They said there was a minor problem with the Suzuki Vitara which would be fixed but they would bring the car to me the following day to the place where I was staying instead. They did not fulfil this arrangement and did not contact me at all regarding the the car. I called them every day since my arrival to find out when would the Suzuki be delivered to me, as the people carrier was totally unsuitable for my needs. They were unable to give me an update on the situation. On the sixth day of my trip I spoke to the so-called Customer Services desk again and all they could do was apologise and then they told me that the Suzuki was now ready for me to collect at the airport. I told them that it was unreasonable to expect me to drive back to the airport to collect the Suzuki when they should have delivered it to me as they agreed. Besides, I was actually leaving Jamaica the following day. I have heard that this may have been a scam as Europcar may have given the Suzuki Vitara car to another Customer and charged them a premium price for it. Don't use Europcar Montego Bay!One location in Montego Bay
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Sangster Airport
+1 876 952 0762
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2.0 Poor
Jan. 2017
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Unfriendly and unreliable9.2 Wonderful
Jan. 2017
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The priceOne location in Montego Bay
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10 Federal White Sands
+1 876 952 9361
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2017
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People were very niceCons:
Not at the airport but not to far!2.4 Poor
Apr. 2017
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Nothing at allCons:
The price was 3x higher than quoted on the reservation. Very slow process of pick-up and drop off. Asked for a 12,000USD hold is I would not accept their insurance while I have my own attached to the credit card. Tank was half empty when I picked up. There was no washing liquid Please avoid them.3.6 Poor
Feb. 2017
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red stripe in office. if it wasn't for one girl in the office that told the other girl behind counter that my girls credit card was good she was going to charge me 200 moreCons:
airport pickup driver let unknown subject pick my bags up and put them in the pickup drivers vehicle. unbeknownst to me unknown subject did not work for challis. us demanded a fee from me, thinking he worked for challis I tipped him. unprofessional. then the office tried to charge me another 200. for not having the credit card they used. my girl had one finally. did not see in the fine print u needed a chase world credit card to waive cdw. Yaris was a box,270.000 miles my girl said. batt kept dying u could start it with a fingernail file. finally after 2 batteries they figured the key was being pulled out in acces. due to a worn key. they brought me a Honda, nice finally. good service.4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2016
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nothingCons:
They required a $1000 deposit Hold for the rental. This was not indicated when I made the reservation online. They would not accept some major credit cards for some obscure 'insurance' reasons. The roads in Jamaica are bad. Potholes are everywhere. Getting a flat tire is a high probability. We had one. We paid for the repair. Rental Car company charged us for a 'new' tire because they would not accept the repair to the flat. This cost us another $100 in total. They also wanted 'cash' for the replacement tire and did not want to take a credit card. I assume they thought we might fight it when we got home. Never rent from a local rental car company versus a major provider like Hertz. You may pay a little more but with a lot less aggravation. .2.0 Poor
Nov. 2016
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The car was ok even though the price was much more than I had bargain for..Cons:
The spare tire for the car was defective..upon returning the car, the seems to be looking for every little thing to charge my deposit.One location in Montego Bay
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10 Federal Ave
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2017
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Thanks for kindnesses of strangers. .Even though it's late at night, budget, avis and thrifty were very helpful. Only one company was going to get my business. They all talked to one another so that I got the best deal.Cons:
Yeah I got delayed, but where are you. No phone ,or office. How am I to get a rental. Even when information got your # why didn't you answer2.0 Poor
Jan. 2017
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Probably the worst car rental I've dealt with in my life never againCons:
Nothing staff you wish no manners, !3 locations in Montego Bay
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1-3 Sunset Blvd
+1 876 632 5875
Montego Bay Hotels with in a 5 Mile Radius Jamaica
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Round Hill Hotel
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28 Sunset Boulevard
+1 876 952 4250
Fairview Shopping Centre
+1 876 979 0438
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Shop 14 Saint James Place Plaza, Jimmy Cliff Blvd, Montego Bay St. James, (less than 3 minutes from the Sangster Int’l Airport)
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Sangster International Airport
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10 Federal Avenue
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34 Queens Drive
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Sangster International Airport
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Serviced By Island Car Rental
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Sangster International Airport
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27 Queens Drive
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