Kingston to Ocho Rios Round Trip Transfer: Private Driver

Ride with a driver who lets you set the pace

A private round-trip transfer from Kingston to Ocho Rios pairs you with a designated driver and air-conditioned vehicle for the journey between the two towns. You're picked up at your resort or airport, taken to your chosen drop-off point, and free to stop anywhere along the way: at a viewpoint, a roadside stand, or anywhere else that catches your eye. The driver handles the route while you control the stops.

The experience

The transfer works around your schedule, not the other way around. After booking, you'll be collected from your resort or airport and driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to wherever you need to go in Ocho Rios. The route takes roughly two hours, but that's only if you drive straight through, and you won't. The operator recommends stopping along the way to photograph the landscape or try Jamaican food and culture at places you'd miss on a tour bus.

What sets this apart is the freedom to linger. A designated driver means no shared van schedule, no waiting for other passengers, and no pressure to move on when you've found a spot worth staying in. You can ask to pull over for a photo, hop out at a market, or take time at a viewpoint without holding anyone else up. The vehicle is private, so it's just you and whoever is traveling with you.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a designated driver.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your resort or airport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Campus Tours

Is this one for you?The two-hour drive gives you time to stop for photos or food without rushing, so you control how the journey unfolds rather than following a fixed tour schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I stop along the way between Kingston and Ocho Rios?

Yes. The operator recommends stops along the route to take pictures or experience Jamaican food and culture, and you can ask the driver to pull over anywhere that interests you.

Where will I be picked up?

The driver collects you from your resort or from the airport, depending on where you're staying or arriving.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned for the journey.

How long does the transfer take?

The drive is roughly two hours if you go straight through, but stops along the way will add time depending on where you choose to pause.