Jamaica travel resources
Seven Mile Beach in Negril, waterfalls near Ocho Rios, the Blue Mountains and the music and history of Kingston.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Language
- English; Jamaican Patois widely spoken
- Best time to visit
- Dec–Apr Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 119 police · 110 fire and ambulance
- Plug types
- A, B
- Drives on
- Left
- Government travel advice
- UK Canada How to read it
General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency and driving side from Wikidata; emergency numbers checked against UK government travel advice in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.
Top destinations in Jamaica
Travel resources
Travel tips
- Use licensed taxis, which have red PPV number plates, or transport booked through your hotel.
- Hurricane season runs June to November; check forecasts and your insurance.
- US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, but change is often given in Jamaican dollars.
- Traffic drives on the left, and rural roads can be narrow and potholed.
- Read current government advice on which areas of Kingston and Montego Bay to avoid.
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