Taxi Transfers To and From Kingston Airport

Upon arrival at Kingston Airport in Kingston, Jamaica, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, buses, and taxis.

The distance from Kingston Airport to the city center is 19 kilometers, and the travel time is around 30 minutes by taxi for a fare of around US$ 30.00.

The official currency of Jamaica is the Jamaican dollar or J$, but US dollars are also widely accepted.

If you'll be visiting places outside of the tourist centers, you'll want to take Jamaican dollars. In big resort areas, you can usually get by with USD.

In the foreign currency market, the most common Jamaican dollar exchange is the USD/JMD rate, which, as of this update, stands at 1.00 USD = 156.00 JMD.

The symbol is $, J$ or JA$ to distinguish it from the American dollar

All figures quoted on this page refer to the US dollar (US$) unless otherwise specified.

Taxis at Kingston Airport

The best way to travel from the Kingston Airport to downtown is to get a taxi.

You can get a taxi from the airport terminal grounds. A one-way fare to downtown costs approximately US$ 20.00.

If you’re traveling outside of the city area, expect your final bill to be higher.

If the driver did a great job and handled your luggage carefully, you might feel like tipping. The Jamaican taxi driver will certainly appreciate it.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at Kingston Airport

Many hotels in the city have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations.

Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Passenger pick-up and drop off passengers in front of the terminal grounds of the airport.

Fares may vary for this service. Please call the hotel front desk for further information.

Generally, transfers are usually available 24 hours and are only ideal if you have the budget and you want comfort after your flight to Jamaica.

There is no rule on the island that you must leave a tip for taxi drivers, but that will be very appreciated if you want to round up the fare, or you want to show appreciation to your driver.

Ride Shares at Kingston Airport

As of this update, Ridesharing services are not available at the airport.