Frequently Asked Questions
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Taking a cab or minibus will be the safest and most hassle-free way to get around Jamaica. But you should only take the official taxis that are operated by the Jamaica Union of Travelers Association (JUTA) or Jamaica Co-operative Automobile & Limousine Tours (JCAL), as indicated by the acronym on their vehicles.
Negril Beach & the Negril Cliffs. Negril Beach, also known as Seven Mile Beach, is one of Jamaica’s most beautiful stretches of white sand and aqua sea. Backed by the famous Negril Cliffs, it’s also one of the best beaches in the Caribbean.
- Ocho Rios – The R&R mecca of Ocho Rios is on the cusp of the safest parish in the country. …
- Negril – The overall popularity of Negril means that it’s pretty good when it comes to traveler safety. …
- Montego Bay – This is an interesting one.
The currency of Jamaica is the Jamaica Dollar (JMD). The Jamaica rate of exchange fluctuates daily. “If” you choose to exchange USD currency into Jamaican money (this is not always necessary), do so when you arrive in Jamaica, not before departing your own country. Upon arrival in Jamaica, use a CAMBIO or foreign exchange bureau. Do not exchange currency in the airport or at your hotel (if you are staying at one); you will get more for your money at a Cambio or foreign exchange bureau. For example, the SuperPlus in the Westgate Plaza in Montego Bay has a Cambio — you can exchange currency and buy liquor and urban goods. For more information on money, click here or here for currency conversions.
The USD is accepted in Jamaica; however, you will receive change back in JMD — bring a pocket calculator to know how much you are supposed to receive. Don’t expect roadside merchants to have correct change if you give them large USD bills; it is best to pay them in JMD. If you choose to carry USD on you, make sure they are smaller bills, nothing larger than US$20, smaller bills are better to use at a roadside stand.
