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Jamaica Travel Guide

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Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Jamaica?

3

March

High
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Jamaica for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 68 to 84 USD

Tourist's budget
from 126 to 160 USD

Did you know?

The population of Jamaica is around 2.96 mil., which puts the country in 100. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Kingston (JM) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1443 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Kingston click here

Kingston
Kingston
May Pen
Montego Bay
Spanish Town
Portmore
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1443
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Jamaica on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2024• Good Friday

1 April 2024• Easter Monday

Currency

Jamaican Dollar (JMD) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 JMD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.6018
16617
GBP
0.5144
19440
USD
0.6499
15387
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Jamaica

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Distance matrix
MilesKingstonMontego BayNegrilOcho RiosPort AntonioSpanish TownBlue MountainsFalmouth
Kingston-81104352511464
Montego Bay81-315399728119
Negril10431-811249310349
Ocho Rios355381-46303735
Port Antonio259912446-352980
Spanish Town1172933035-1055
Blue Mountains481103372910-65
Falmouth64194935805565-

Best Ways to Experience Jamaica

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 68 to 84 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 126 to 160 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Jamaica via the Prices link

Currency

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Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 28 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Jamaica.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagJamaica for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: 6 months
  • There is a departure tax for travelers, which is regularly included in airfare.

Electricity

110V (50 Hz)

In Jamaica the standard voltage is 110V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

100 / 231
Ranking
2 961 167
black 92.1%, mixed 6.1%, East Indian 0.8%

Area

101 / 232
Ranking
4.2 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

96 / 221
Ranking
75.5
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 73.7women 77.4

Median age

96 / 222
Ranking
29.4
Average age of population expressed in years.men 28.6women 30.1

Population growth

95 / 224
Ranking
0.06%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

90 / 210
Ranking
88.7%
Ability to read, write and count.men 84%women 93.1%

GDP

85 / 194
Ranking
9 238 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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