Rental Requirements and General Qualifications

Exit the arrival door, then proceed to column E of arrivals. The shuttle will pick you up and take you to the office within 5mins. You may contact the shuttle while at the baggage carousel at 876-813-4083 for a hassle free pickup.

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If you wish for someone else to drive your rental vehicle, you will need to add an Additional Driver to your rental agreement. Outside of the designated driver, one(1) additional driver may be added to the reservation at no extra cost. A maximum of four(4) additional drivers may be added to each reservation. Additional driver fee is USD $13.50 per day.

To be authorized to drive your rental vehicle, Additional Drivers must meet the following requirements:

1. At the time of vehicle pick-up, all additional drivers must be present, with their full and valid Driver Licence, so that Next Car of Montego Bay team members can validate their identity.

2. All drivers must meet the same Next Car of Montego Bay Standard Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions as the main driver, to be covered under the same rental agreement.

3. If a driver is below the age of 25 and over 70, a surcharge may be charged. Next Car of Montego Bay car rental minimum age in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 21 years old. Please note that if you are under 25 years old or over 70 years old, the company applies a Surcharge calculated on a daily basis (USD $20 per day).

Renters younger than 25 may not rent vehicles in the following car classes:
Full-Size SUVs
Luxury
Minivans
Passenger Vans
Premium SUVs
Specialty Cars

**As an exception, military and government employees on an official order can drive rentals from the age of 18. Also, they are exempt from paying the young driver's fee.

Next Car of Montego Bay facilitates after hours returns; however, this should be arranged 24hours in advance by calling the rental office at 1876-813-4083 or email reservations@kennedycarrental.com.

After hour returns will be charged a flat fee of USD $40

Late Returns
A grace period of 1 hour is given for daily rentals. If the vehicle is returned with 2hours late USD $15 per hour will be charged. After 2hours the amount equivalent to one (1) day rental will be charged.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)- USD$15 per day

The Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) provides coverage for damage to the rental vehicle in the event of an accident or vehicle collision.
The CDW limits the renter's financial responsibility for damage to the rental vehicle.

CDW Maximum Excess
Mini (4-5 door), Economy, Compact is USD 2000.
Intermediate (4-5 door), Standard, Full-size and luxury Sedan groups is USD 3000.
Minivan(7-8 seaters) and Intermediate/Standard SUV is USD 3500
Luxury SUV is NOT INCLUDED

Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)- USD $30 per day

A Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) is an optional collision waiver coverage offered to customers to protect them from additional costs in case of an accident or damage to the rental vehicle. It brings the excess to a manageable amount in the event of an accident.

SCDW Maximum Excess
Mini (4-5 door), Economy, Compact is USD 500.
Intermediate (4-5 door), Standard, Full-size and luxury Sedan groups is USD 500.
Minivan(7-8 seaters) and Intermediate/Standard SUV is USD 1000
Luxury SUV is NOT INCLUDED

Coverage Limitations:

The CDW and SCDW coverage is subject to certain limitations and exclusions, including but not limited to:

1.Damage caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
2. Damage resulting from reckless driving or negligence.
3. Damage caused by unauthorized drivers.
4. Damage to the interior of the vehicle, such as upholstery or electronic equipment..
5. Major single vehicular accident. (Example if renter is speeding and loses control and overturn or runoff the road).
6. Theft of personal belongings from the rental vehicle.
7. Damage resulting from negligence, including leaving the keys in an unattended vehicle.
8. Accidents not reported to the police.

Please Note: Excess amount can go up to USD 3,500.00, in case where the renter is proven Driving under Influence (DUI), using a control substance or intoxicated by alcohol or cannabis and is proven by the police.

Claims Process:
1. In the event of damage to the rental vehicle during a motor vehicle accident, the renter must immediately notify the car rental company and local authorities.

2. The renter must complete an incident report and provide all relevant information and documentation as requested by the car rental company.

3.The CDW and SCDW coverage will only apply if the renter complies with the claims process and terms of the rental agreement.

Additional Information:

The Super Collision Damage Waiver is optional, and the renter may choose to decline the coverage. However, the renter will be liable for the full excess amount to cover damage as stipulated in the CDW terms above.

A pre-authorized hold is placed on the customer’s credit card whether or not he/she has purchased SCDW.

Before vehicles are handed over to customers, a security deposit is pre-authorized using the credit card provided. Customers will not have access to pre-authorized funds until reservation is completed, and vehicle is returned in pristine condition.

Security Deposit/ Pre-authorization hold amounts per category:

Mini/Economy/Compact- USD $250
Intermediate/Fullsize- USD500
Premium/ Fullsize Elite/SUV- USD$ 800
Luxury- USD $1000

Credit Card Coverage
If you are 100% sure that your credit card company provides car rental insurance, you are strongly encouraged to DECLINE CDW and SCDW offered by Kennedy Car Rental.
Proof of credit card's coverage is required at the rental counter- “Letter of Coverage” from your Credit Card Company

Before your trip, you MUST:
1. First, check that your credit card does indeed offer this coverage, and understand the details.
2. Ensure all of the countries you're visiting are included. (Ireland and/or Italy are often excluded.)
3. Know the parts of the car (such as windshield or tires) that are excluded
4. Vehicle types that are eligible? (Some coverage doesn't apply to luxury vehicles.)
5. Are theft and loss covered, too?
6. Is there a maximum reimbursement allowed?
7. Is there a limit to the number of rental days covered? (Coverage is often capped after about 30 days; if your rental period exceeds that number, your card won’t cover any of the rental.)
8. Use the same card to book and pay. Remember to use the same card not only to reserve the car, but also to pay for it and any other related fees. Switching cards can invalidate the credit card coverage.

In case of an accident, collect your paperwork. If you get in an accident, Next Car of Montego Bay will charge your credit card for the full value of the damage. It is then up to the customer to seek reimbursement for these charges from your credit-card company when you get home. You'll need to submit the police report and the car-rental company's accident report.

The driver should not be under the age of twenty one (21) years, and should not drive, operate or use the vehicle if any of the following apply:
-He/she possesses a revoked, suspended, expired or otherwise invalid license
-He/she is under the influence of any substance which may impair his/her faculties
-The vehicle is being used to transport people and/or property for compensation
-The vehicle is being used to transport hazardous or explosive substances
-The vehicle is being used to give driving lessons
-The vehicle is being used to propel or tow any vehicle, trailer or other object
-The vehicle is being used to enter any competitive racing, pace-making or testing event
-The vehicle is being used in any abusive, reckless, or grossly negligent manner
-The vehicle is being used beyond its rated capacity with respect to weight/occupancy
-The vehicle is being used in any illegal activity
-The vehicle is being used in violation of any parking/traffic rules

Vehicles must remain in the island of Jamaica.

NextCar of Montego Bay, Jamaica accepts: American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa. A pre-authorization hold is applied to the credit card at the time of the rental as a security deposit. Please note: While this hold is in place, the funds will not be available for your use. At the end of the rental, the pre-authorization hold is released for the full value of the security deposit: Provided that the car is refueled. Provided that the car is returned at the agreed location, date and time. Except for your amount of "responsibility", if any, in the event of damage/loss as specified on the rental document. Please bear in mind that although we process the reversal at the end of the rental, your bank may take time to post it back to your account. Check with the reservation center at 1876-813-4083 for additional information. Debit cards are accepted, provided: The card bears the Visa or Mastercard logo; Debit card name and billing address match renter's driver's license information; The minimum hold on the debit card will be equal to the security deposit.

Please note the following exceptions: In some instances, depending on the bank, the customer may be allowed to settle the rental with a debit card that is not a part of the Visa or MasterCard network. However, these cards may not be used for the security deposit. Additionally, Visa debit cards issued by some local (Jamaican) banks may not be used for the security deposit. It is recommended that the customer contact the rental location directly ahead of the rental if a debit card is to be used for any part of the transaction.

It is our policy to provide the rented vehicle with a full tank of fuel. We recommend that you refuel the car before returning it, because while we do offer a refueling service, it will be more expensive than at the pump.

At the time of rental, the driver must present a valid driver's license in the driver's name from their country of residence. Customers presenting a driver's license in a non-Roman alphabet must also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) to serve as a translation in addition to their valid driver's license.

The driver should not be under the age of twenty one (21) years, and should not drive, operate or use the vehicle if any of the following apply:
-He/she possesses a revoked, suspended, expired or otherwise invalid license
-He/she is under the influence of any substance which may impair his/her faculties
-The vehicle is being used to transport people and/or property for compensation
-The vehicle is being used to transport hazardous or explosive substances
-The vehicle is being used to give driving lessons
-The vehicle is being used to propel or tow any vehicle, trailer or other object
-The vehicle is being used to enter any competitive racing, pace-making or testing event
-The vehicle is being used in any abusive, reckless, or grossly negligent manner
-The vehicle is being used beyond its rated capacity with respect to weight/occupancy
-The vehicle is being used in any illegal activity
-The vehicle is being used in violation of any parking/traffic rules

Local Insurance is provided. A copy of your car rental insurance MUST be provided to the reservation agent prior to vehicle pickup. If no proof of insurance can be presented, in the event of damage to vehicle, customer agrees to have full damage deducted from their credit card on file.

Customer may drop off vehicles at the Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) or at the Montego Bay office at no additional cost. Note that pickup/ drop off at the Kingston Office or Airport will be an extra cost of USD $100