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Jamaica has over 15,937 km of paved roadway so getting around the island is a breeze. Buses are generally the cheapest means of travel around the island. They are frequent and travel all over the island linking the different towns and regions. Keep in mind these buses only leave when they are crowded, so you may have a bit of a wait at times. Slightly more expensive, minibuses also cover the island and make very frequent stopovers.
Getting around within a locale, you may also utilize the bus system. In Kingston the state run JUTC will take you around. Visit their website for detailed travel information. There are also hundreds of “robot” taxis (ply a set route with multiple passengers) that will take you around town for a fixed cost. You may also charter a taxi privately, which will take you from your location to any other you specify. Keep in mind though that most taxis are not equipped with counters, so you should agree on a fare before leaving.
You will find a number of car rentals on the island, including Avis, Budget Rent-A-Car, Island Car Rentals to name a few.
To rent a car, it is advisable to take out an insurance policy, you also need to be at least 21 years old and hold a national driver’s license (note: Some rentals do not hire their cars to people aged less than 25).
Finally, do not forget that in Jamaica, people drive on the left!
For domestic air travel, there is Air Jamaica Express, the national airline which flies several express flights between Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio