Land at Sangster Airport and drive away in minutes. No shuttle. No waiting. Your Kennedy rental is ready at arrivals — clean, fuelled, and ready to go.
Your rental car is waiting when you land. No shuttle. No waiting in taxi lines. No navigating an unfamiliar city on an empty stomach. Kennedy Car Rental coordinates with your flight number and meets you in arrivals — keys ready, briefing done, drive away.
From the airport to your resort and everywhere in between — we've made Montego Bay car rental effortless.
We've navigated every road in St. James Parish. From the roundabouts on Barnett Street to the road up to Rocklands — our team knows Montego Bay inside out.
Already checked into your resort? We deliver your rental car directly to your hotel anywhere on the Montego Bay strip. No extra taxi trip needed.
The price quoted is the price charged. Insurance included. Unlimited kilometers. 24/7 support included. No surprise charges at pickup — ever.
In port for the day? We offer flexible day rentals for cruise passengers at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Pier. Explore Jamaica on your terms.
From compact city cars for the Hip Strip to full-size SUVs for mountain drives — we have every Montego Bay trip covered.
Fuel-efficient and easy to park. Perfect for the hotel strip, Hip Strip, and short city trips around Montego Bay.
The most popular choice in Montego Bay. Comfortable for resort-to-resort drives, handles coastal roads, and has enough space for beach gear.
Seven seats and high clearance. Ideal for families, mountain trips, and long drives to Negril or Ocho Rios. Handles any Jamaican road with ease.
With a Kennedy rental car, you unlock an entire region of Jamaica that resort shuttles will never show you.
The crown jewel of Montego Bay. Legendary crystal-clear, mineral-rich waters. Park right outside. Beat the resort shuttles.
MoBay's entertainment boulevard. Restaurants, beach bars, rum bars, jerk chicken stands — on your schedule, not a tour bus timetable.
Jamaica's most famous plantation great house with a legendary ghost story. The drive along the A1 coastline is stunning.
World-famous white sand beach. Leave MBJ by 8am and you're in Negril for a full day before most resort guests are even awake.
Jamaica's most iconic waterfall attraction in Ocho Rios. An easy day trip from Montego Bay via the scenic North Coast Highway.
Snorkeling, diving, and glass-bottom boat tours. A car gets you there and to the best local lunch spots afterward.
Beach, go-karts, and entertainment — ideal for families. Short drive from most major Montego Bay resorts.
Fewer crowds than Rose Hall, more authentic. Incredible views. One of Montego Bay's most underrated attractions.
You've just arrived at your Montego Bay resort after a long flight. The last thing you want is another taxi to pick up your rental car. Kennedy Car Rental delivers directly to you — no hassle, no extra cost.
We service all major resorts and hotels along the Montego Bay hotel strip:
Montego Bay is one of the Caribbean's busiest cruise ports. If you have a day in port and want to do more than a guided tour — rent a car from Kennedy and explore on your own terms.
"Arrived at Sangster Airport late at night and the Kennedy team was right there waiting for us. Clean car, quick handover, and we were at our resort within 20 minutes. Worth every penny for the convenience alone."
"Rented a SUV for a week out of Montego Bay. We did Negril, Ocho Rios, and even made it down to YS Falls. The car handled everything. Kennedy's pre-departure briefing was genuinely useful — they told us about a hidden jerk spot we never would have found."
"Cruise port rental worked perfectly. Picked us up near the pier, we spent a day at Doctor's Cave Beach and Rose Hall, had an incredible local lunch on Kennedy's recommendation, and returned the car right on time."
Yes. We provide free vehicle delivery directly to Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Share your flight number at booking and we'll coordinate with your arrival time.
After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, proceed to the arrivals hall. Look for the Kennedy Car Rental representative holding a sign with your name, or contact our driver directly on the number provided in your booking confirmation.
Yes. We offer single-day rentals, which are popular with cruise ship passengers and travelers with short stays. Contact us for availability on your date.
Yes. We deliver and collect from all major hotels and resorts in the Montego Bay hotel strip, including Sandals, Half Moon, Iberostar, Hyatt Ziva, and others. Hotel delivery is available on request.
For city driving and resort areas, an economy or compact car works well. If you plan to explore Rose Hall, Negril, or inland areas, we recommend a compact or full-size SUV for comfort and road clearance.
The airport is approximately 3km (2 miles) from the city center and hotel strip — about a 10-minute drive depending on traffic.
Absolutely. The MBJ to Negril route along the A1 coastal highway is one of Jamaica's most beautiful drives — approximately 80km (1.5 hours). It's the most popular day trip from Montego Bay.
Yes. We offer day rentals for cruise passengers arriving at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Pier. Book in advance to guarantee availability on your port day.
Yes. Most resorts, hotels, shopping centers, and tourist attractions have dedicated parking. The Hip Strip has parking lots and street parking. Our team will advise on specific locations at pickup.
Yes. There are several petrol stations within a 5-minute drive of the airport. We'll point out the nearest ones at pickup.
Traffic congestion is most common on weekday mornings and evenings in the city center, particularly around the Clock Tower roundabout and Howard Cooke Highway. Avoid these areas during peak hours (7–9am and 4–7pm).
In virtually all cases, yes. Hotel-arranged rentals and resort transfer services carry significant markups. Kennedy Car Rental's direct booking rates are consistently lower with no hidden fees.
Book your Kennedy rental today. We'll be waiting when you land.