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Ocho Rios: Transportation
From: Jamaica
Adventure Guide
Transportation
Car Rentals
Most travelers rent vehicles in Montego Bay or Kingston, but there
are some car rental agencies in Ocho Rios. The two below are both
local outfits.
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traveler to the heart of Jamaica, to the miles of sand beaches,
to the rugged Blue Mountains, to the country villages that provide
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| CAR RENTAL AGENCIES
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| Bargain Rent-A-Car
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876-974-5298 (Pineapple Place)
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| Island Car Rentals |
876-974-2666 (Carib Arcade, Main St.)
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Taxis
Taxis are the most popular method of transportation for travelers.
You can find one at any hotel, the airports and in most shopping
areas. If you need to call for a taxi, contact the official carrier:
Jamaica Union of Travelers Association or JUTA (876-974-2292 in
Ocho Rios).
Taxi rates vary, but the charge is by car, not by the number of
passengers. If you accept a driver’s offer of his services as a
tour guide, be sure to agree on a price before the vehicle is put
into gear. Fares average about US $5-7 for 10 miles.
Bus Service
Slow, crowded buses (often minibuses) will stop anywhere along
the route to pick up passengers. To catch one, stand by the side
of the road with your arm outstretched; pat down with your hand
when you see an oncoming bus. Bus fare is about US $1 for 30-40
miles.
Guided Tours
BLUE MOUNTAIN BICYCLE TOURS LTD.
Main Street, Ocho Rios
876-974-7075 or 974-7492, fax 876-974-0635
These downhill tours have been featured in many magazines and include
brunch, lunch, refreshments and all bike equipment. The tours cover
18 downhill miles through the Blue Mountains and the tropical rain
forest.
QUEEN MCBEAM OF JAMAICA
Ionie McBeam, St. Mary
876-975-5279
E-mail: ionie@ocho-rios.com
Local resident and Ocho Rios native Ionie McBeam leads customized
tours of the island. Tours are prepared to the customer’s wishes,
everything from Ochi shopping tours, visits to Dunn’s River Falls
and excursions to the Blue Mountains.
SAFARI TOURS
Mammee Bay
876-972-2639 or 919-7900 (phone and fax)
E-mail: Safari@toj.com
www.jamaica-irie.com-safari
One of Jamaica’s most respected companies, this operator has a
variety of tours ranging in price from $69 to $86. A jeep safari
with stops at the Lime Juice Factory and rum distillery, includes
a picnic lunch on the beach and then goes through the Blue Mountains
to visit a coffee farmer and tour Worlds End, home of Sangsters
liqueur factory. Bicycle tours to Dunn’s River Falls, horseback
riding, river tubing and shopping round out the offerings.
TOURWISE
104 Main Street
876-9974-2344 or 974-2323
This company offers guided tours of Jamaica’s top attractions,
including Dunn’s River Falls, Black River Safari, Cockpit Country,
Kingston, Mayfield Falls, the Blue Lagoon and more. Tours are available
in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch. Rafting
trips are offered.
More information on
Ocho Rios
• Introduction
• Where to stay
• Where to eat
• Transportation
• Things to see & do
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