North America travel guide
Driving in Jamaica with a foreign licence
IDP recommended
You can drive in Jamaica on a valid foreign licence; an IDP is recommended. Jamaica drives on the left and lets visitors use a valid foreign licence for short stays; an IDP is advised for non-English licences.
The essentials
Drives onThe left
IDP neededRecommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva
On the road
Rules of the road in Jamaica
- Drive on the left.
- Narrow, winding roads with aggressive overtaking.
- 0.035% alcohol limit.
- Watch for pedestrians and goats on rural roads.
At the rental desk
Montego Bay and Kingston desks accept English licences; an IDP helps.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Jamaica with a foreign licence?
Yes, visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence in Jamaica; carry an IDP if your licence is not in the Roman alphabet.
02
Which side of the road does Jamaica drive on?
Jamaica drives on the left.
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