Town in Westmoreland, Jamaica
Negril
Seven Mile Beach, cliff-top sunsets and a relaxed, unhurried vibe at Jamaica's west tip. Good for short beach trips and slow stays; hassle from vendors and modest infrastructure are the trade-offs.
At a glance
- Safety3/5Take real precautionsDetails
- Monthly budget$1,510–2,400Comfortable, one person · J$240,000–380,000Details
- Value for money42/100Better value than 41% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goDec–AprWarmest: Aug, 31°CDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilTap water is treated but visitors usually drink bottled or filtered water; ice in hotels is fine.Details
- LGBTQ+2/5HostileDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: spoken almost everywhereDetails
- Doctor's visit$50–95Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundRoute taxiWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards work in hotels and bigger restaurants; carry Jamaican dollars for jerk stands, route taxis and markets.Details
Where to stay in Negril
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Seven Mile Beach | Beachfront hotels, bars and watersports; lively |
| West End (Cliffs) | Cliff-top sunsets, rustic stays, cliff jumping |
| Orange Bay and Negril Hills | Quieter, cheaper stays inland from the beach |
Apps that work in Negril
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Taxis: No ride-hailing apps. Use licensed JUTA or hotel taxis; agree the fare first and confirm if it is in US or Jamaican dollars.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Jamaica.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants; carry Jamaican dollars for jerk stands, route taxis and markets. ATMs can be unreliable after storms.
- Currency: Dollar (JMD). US$1 ≈ J$158.50 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Local ATMs charge a fee and cap withdrawals; use machines inside banks or hotels.
- Tipping: Many restaurants and hotels add 10–15% service; if not, leave 10–15%. Tip drivers and guides.
- Paying by phone: Contactless cards work in chains and hotels; Apple Pay and Google Pay are limited. Cash elsewhere.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Complete the Immigration and Customs Form (C5) online before you fly; keep the confirmation.
- Visitors are usually admitted for up to 90 days; you may be asked for an onward ticket.
- Cash worth US$10,000 or more must be declared. Meat and dairy products cannot be brought in.
Emergency numbers
Police 119 · Ambulance 110 · Fire 110
Plugs
Type A, B · 110 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Digicel or Flow prepaid SIM at the airports or stores, with passport; data packs are inexpensive. eSIMs work for visitors.
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