Jamaica is located 885 kilometers south of Florida in the heart of the Caribbean. The island is famous for theunique appeal of the picturesque and rugged island interior - the Blue Mountains rise to over 2000 meters - combined with the unsurpassed beauty of the stunning tropical beaches that border the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Each year, more and more visitors are attracted to the island's magic, history and world-class facilities. If you have already booked your personal rental car online on Driveboo, all you have to do is pick it up at the airport. So the vacation can start relaxed after all!
In winter and spring, the climate is drier, as it doesn't rain very much at these times of year. It can be much more pleasant, as tropical climates can be very exhausting. Nevertheless, it is definitely worth renting a car and exploring all of Jamaica, as the island only has aarea of just under 11.000 km² . So you can explore with a rental car on your own quite a lot. Below we have listed a table with places you should visit.
| Places in Jamaica | Distance to Sangster International Airport | Duration with rental car |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor’s Cave Beach | approx. 2 km | approx. 3 min |
| Rose Hall Great House | approx. 13 km | approx. 14 min |
| Chukka Reggae Rafting at Lethe | approx. 18 km | approx. 26 min |
| Seven Mile Beach | approx. 76 km | approx. 1 h & 15 min |
| Mammee Bay | approx. 90 km | approx. 1 h & 20 min |
| Treasure Beach | approx. 100 km | approx. 2 h |
| Frenchman’s Cove | approx. 205 km | approx. 3 h ≈ 30 min |
| Winnifred Beach | approx. 210 km | approx. 3 h & 40 min |
Montego Bay Airport (MBJ), officially called Sangster International Airport, is the most significant gateway to the island of Jamaica - one of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the world. The airport is ideally located on the northwest coast of the island - in the center of the country's tourist region and near a variety of hotel and recreational facilities. It is only a few minutes drive from the cruise ports at Montego Bay and Ocho Rios as well as the resort town of Negril.
If you're an economy class traveler, you can access the lounges at Montego Bay Airport either by purchasing a Lounge Pass or by purchasing a membership.
If you don't want to sleep in the airport there are some hotels that are only about 5 minutes away from the airport
Taxis are readily available in the transportation area of the airport. There are two cab companies, JUTA and JCAL, operating at Sangster International Airport. The two companies share a common authorized airport cab counter. This is located just outside the exit after customs. If you need assistance in hiring a cab, an information desk is available in the public area of the Arrivals Hall.
In the following we have set up a small climate table with the most important temperatures for a pleasant vacation in Jamaica. So you have a better overview and can decide more easily when you want to travel to Jamaica. As you can see from the table, the temperatures are very constant throughout the year and above all very high. You actually then only decide if you would prefer to go in high season, or if you would prefer dry or tropical climate.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ∅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. temperature | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Min. temperature | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Sun hours per day | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Water temperature | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
