island car rental

[Kritter]

I've used Avis a couple time ...
Used Budget once ...
Long time ago used 'Champagne Rental' (I think they're gone now - but I did like the name)
And I've used Island Rental - even bought one of their cars once.

I think they're all fair to use .. but the loss/damage issue and the insurance issue is something you want to get straight before you go down there. If you have a credit card that covers car insurance that is the best avenue. But you need to get that straight with your insurance company before you go ... get something in writing from your credit card company - because their canned response is that your credit card does not cover insurance in Jamaica (or Israel, for that matter). Some credit cards do cover insurance in Jamaica, some don't. The other thing you want to do is go over the car very thoroughly when you rent it ... make note of any and all defects, scratches, tears - make sure each defect is noted in writing/diagram.

I'm with you jasperpro, I don't like the hastle of cabs, and maybe I'm a little spoiled, but I like the freedom of being able to go where and when at my whim. If it costs me a little more .... I just chalk it up to being on vacation ... I'll budget myself on other things, but not transportation. Gotta have wheels, mon ...

[farmer]

I rent from Chalis every time,Just turned in my car after 9 weeks .I searched for the best deal
online and use that as leverage to get a fair price.I paid $26 per day and I carry a World Master card
It will cover Jamaica as far as insurance.It did cost me $85 annually to have the card.With the cost of taxi's
and the hassle of it I drive all over the place and wouldn't do it any other way.Just follow the speed limit and
don't let anybody carry ilegal things with you and you will feel liberated.
Farmer

[original spanky]

Why dont you try the rental in negril that has the jeep covertibles. I have rented from them before and the owner Patrick is a good guy. Not sure how price compares but bout 50 plus all the taxes

[jasperpso]

Why dont you try the rental in negril that has the jeep covertibles. I have rented from them before and the owner Patrick is a good guy. Not sure how price compares but bout 50 plus all the taxes

good point, but that makes me pay for airport transfers again - and that is bout $70 each way.. why pay $140 if i am renting anway $50 X 8 = 400 + 140airport trans. = 540$ + 'all the taxes' = ???more....
i can rent a new toyota with air for $500 with no liability..

[Russ and Subrina]

We have used Island several times and had great experiences.
We also get the full coverage as it is one less thing to worry about.
Never had any problems.