Best time to visit
December through April generally brings drier weather and plenty of sunshine. Kingston is a year-round destination, but we recommend travel insurance during hurricane season from June through November.
Kingston is Jamaica's cultural heartbeat, where legendary music, incredible food, art, history, and mountain scenery come together. Walk in the footsteps of Bob Marley, sample Jamaican favourites at Devon House, explore the city's creative side, or escape into the cool air of the nearby Blue Mountains. Vibrant and unmistakably Jamaican, Kingston offers a completely different island experience.

December through April generally brings drier weather and plenty of sunshine. Kingston is a year-round destination, but we recommend travel insurance during hurricane season from June through November.
Taxis, private transfers, and rental cars are the easiest ways to explore. Consider an organized tour or private driver for trips into the Blue Mountains and attractions outside central Kingston.
Pack lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a light layer for evenings or trips into the cooler Blue Mountains.
The Jamaican dollar is the local currency. Major credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and larger businesses, and US dollars are commonly accepted in tourist areas.

Step inside the former home of reggae legend Bob Marley and discover the music, stories, and personal history behind one of Jamaica's most influential cultural icons.

Explore one of Kingston's best-known historic landmarks, then stay for Jamaican flavours, local shopping, and a scoop of its famously popular ice cream.
Discover Kingston's galleries, murals, markets, waterfront, and historic landmarks before heading to nearby Port Royal to explore Jamaica's fascinating maritime past.

Trade city energy for cool mountain air, lush scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls, and world-famous Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee just outside Kingston.