Travel in Jamaica
Getting around Jamaica is MUCH easier now that the new roads have been completed. I remember the first time I traveled to Jamaica in 1999. Oh my...the roads were bad. I remember people warning us, and yes they were right. We went from Montego Bay to Negril and it took at least 2 hours (it's been 8 years, so I could be just a few minutes off either way). Now it takes about 1 hour. The roads are now great from Montego Bay down to Negril and over to Ocho Rios. Here are approximate drive times between towns: Montego Bay - Montego Bay (around town) = 15 minutes Montego Bay - Discovery Bay = 1 hour Montego Bay - Runaway Bay = 1 hour 15 minutes Montego Bay - Ocho Rios = 1.5 hours Montego Bay - Negril = 1 hour Kingston - Ocho Rios = 2 hours
Don't forget - Jamaica driving is on the left side of the road. English style.
If you are interested in renting a car and driving yourself, check out my car rental information.
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