Two people transported each way would be about $140.00 US. Where can you get a rental car for around $140.00 US per week without it being from a "friend" or some fly by night company? Maybe there is but I am curious as to where. The price per week seems like it would be around double that amount and probably even more.Originally Posted by negrilal
It is hard to compare someone like Captd who lives or visits many times a year with a week a year vacation visitor as he owns a car and he needs it to maintain his home. A vacation visitor's need would depend heavily on how many trips around the island they would make during that week. Yes, if they took a tour to say Black River Safari along with the trip back and forth to the airport it might make good economic sense but, even then, depending on the number of people etc. , it might not. Spending the money and assuming the risk and liability of driving yourself seems like an unnecessary chance to take on a vacation.
I stay for about 2 months each year and I don't rent a car as I am generally happy where I stay and don't feel the need to travel all around much of the time. Transportation cost for me is about $50,000 Jamaican during my stay. That is around $500 US. A round-trip to my home away from home in Williamsfield is $15,000 J and the rest is for a couple of trips into Sav or Negril when needed. I am comfortable taking Route Taxis if required or hiring a Red Plate if needed. Buses like the Knutsford Express are also a good alternative at a very reasonable price.
Private transportation and renting a car can be the most expensive part of your vacation. I, personally, just don't feel comfortable paying for a rental car that sits idle when I don't need to use it like overnight while I sleep.
Just my opinion
