Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Montego Bay are: Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater, Ford Club Wagon 15 Seater, GMC Envoy 7 passenger, Ford Galaxy 7 seater, Chevrolet Uplander, Peugeot 807 7 seater and others.
Standard capacity of a minivan in Jamaica is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.
Please note, that in order to rent in Jamaica a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.
Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Montego Bay.
Before leaving the parking garage in Montego Bay, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a great driving experience on the roads of Jamaica!
Popular questions on rental process
You will see a lot of public transport on local roads. Buses, fixed-run taxis and ordinary taxis ply on city and country roads. Needless to say, they are another source of serious danger for drivers.
You should not expect that a bus driver will give way to you or will let you overtake. Public transport drivers feel superior on the road and can give way to, probably, only freight transport.
Drivers are recommended to fuel their vehicles at the earliest opportunity. In large cities, petrol stations are quite common, while in the countryside it can be quite tricky to find a petrol station.
