Temperature
During the month of October, the temperature in Jamaica ranges from 25˚C (76.8˚F) to 30˚C (87˚F). The average humidity is 73.2%.
Currency exchange
The Jamaican dollar is the national currency (US $1.00 = J$110.00, approximately). After your arrival you may exchange currency at local banks, at the airport, or in the city.
Credit cards
The international credit cards usually accepted in shopping centres, hotels and restaurants are:
a) American Express (AMEX), b) MasterCard and c) Visa.
Hospitals
If necessary, emergency services are available, for more information call:
Cornwall Regional Hospital:
Mount Salem, Montego Bay
Telephone: (876) 971-4816
Montego Bay Hospital and Urology Centre:
Mount Salem Main Road, Montego Bay
Telephone: (876)952-1991
Commercial working hours
- In the City from 08:30 to 17:00 hours approximately.
- Banks, Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 14:00 and from 08:30 to 16:00 hours on a Friday.
- In malls/shopping centres from 09:00 to 18:00 hours approximately.
Electricity
120 and 220 volts are the hotel standard. If higher voltage is required, please request information at hotel registration.
Other
- Tax charged to purchases is 16.5% and indicated as “inclusive” if already included in consumer prices.
- Tips in restaurants and related places are normally included in the bills. If not, then they are at your discretion. However, 10-15% is the norm.
- The Airport departure tax is approximately US$20.00 this may have already been factored in your ticket.
