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Montego Bay is served by Sangster International Airport (MBJ), located just a short drive away from town. Car rental is available at the airport, with several companies represented in the arrivals hall. There are two authorized taxi companies that serve the airport: JUTA and JCAL. To arrange a private transfer to Montego Bay or other …

Nationals of most countries do not require a visa to enter Jamaica if their planned time of stay does not exceed 3 months (6 months in many cases). This applies to citizens of the USA, all of the EU, Mexico, Japan, Israel, and countries of the Commonwealth. If you do require a visa, it …

Cruise ships dock at Montego Freeport, 3 kilometers away from Montego Bay proper. Taxis may be hired directly at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal, or hailed off the side of the road just outside the port area; a shuttle bus is also available. Those arriving by a personal yacht or other sea vessel can …

The best months to visit Jamaica are either March and April, or November through December, when temperatures are just as comfortable but visitor numbers significantly lower. Summer has come to be known as "hurricane season", and temperatures can get uncomfortably hot in July and August, which means a trip is best planed outside of …

The most reliable option for long-distance travel are the Knutsford Express Buses, which operate on a fixed schedule with daily departures to destinations across Jamaica such as Falmouth, Ocho Rios, Negril, Kingston, and more (the station in Montego Bay is next to Pier One). Tickets may be booked in advance, and should be validated …

Official taxis in Jamaica run with red plates. Despite being "official" carriers, these taxis often do not have fixed rates, which means these should be negotiated and firmly agreed upon prior to departure. There are several locations across town with official taxi stands, some of which include Gloucester Ave, by the Doctor’s Cave Beach …

Emergency health services are provided by the Cornwall Regional Hospital. The best pharmacy in town is …

There are two post offices in central Montego Bay, one in St James Street and another in Barnett …

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110 V, 50 Hz Most electric outlets are type "A" (flat two-pin plugs), but some are type "B" (these sockets also work for type "A" …

Montego Bay is located in the Eastern Standard time zone, and all times are reflected in Eastern time …