Montego Bay Airport to Negril: Private Taxi & Transfers to Hotels, Villas and Airbnbs
The drive from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Negril is about 50 miles along the north coast road and takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to Bloody Bay, 1 hour 15–30 minutes to Seven Mile Beach, and up to 1 hour 45 minutes to the West End cliffs. After customs, meet Best Jamaica at Desk 4 inside the MBJ arrivals hall and ride nonstop to your hotel, villa, or Airbnb — no shared shuttle, no stops at other resorts. Locally owned and driving the Montego Bay–Negril road since 2013.
$100 for 1–3 passengers to Seven Mile Beach and Bloody Bay · $120 to the West End / Cliffs · +$25 per extra passenger · one-way, USD.
Leer en español: traslado del Aeropuerto de Montego Bay a Negril
Before you land
How long is the drive from MBJ to Negril?
About 1 hr 10 min to Bloody Bay, 1 hr 15–30 min to Seven Mile Beach, and 1 hr 30–45 min to the West End. Traffic through Hopewell and Lucea can add time in the afternoon.
Where do I meet my driver?
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, go to Best Jamaica at Desk 4 inside the arrivals hall. Our team checks your booking and walks you to your driver.
What if my flight is late?
We track your flight number, so your pickup moves with your actual landing time. Delays don’t cost you extra.
Private MBJ to Negril transfer: what’s included
- $100 · Seven Mile Beach and Bloody Bay, 1–3 passengers
- $120 · West End and the cliffs, 1–3 passengers
- +$25 · each additional passenger
- $180 · Mercedes-Benz private car, up to 2 passengers
- Round trip · double the one-way fare
Every fare covers the whole vehicle, not a seat: an air-conditioned van, a licensed driver, luggage, flight tracking, and a direct route to your door. Need a quick stop at a supermarket on the way? Ask your driver — a short stop is fine.
Airport transfers to popular Negril hotels
Negril splits into three areas for pricing. Bloody Bay is the quiet northern cove you reach first from the airport. Seven Mile Beach runs south from there to Negril town. The West End starts past the town roundabout, where hotels sit on cliffs instead of sand.
Riu Palace Tropical Bay
Riu Palace Tropical Bay sits on Bloody Bay, the first part of Negril you reach coming from Montego Bay, so it’s one of the shortest rides at around 1 hour 10 minutes. It shares the bay with Riu Negril, so please double-check which Riu is on your confirmation when you book.
Riu Negril
Riu Negril is the neighbor of Riu Palace Tropical Bay on Bloody Bay. The two resorts are often mixed up at the gate, so your driver confirms the property name with you at pickup. Expect about 1 hour 10 minutes from MBJ.
Royalton Negril
Royalton Negril is at the north end of Negril near Bloody Bay, about 1 hour 10–20 minutes from the airport. Families with car seats or lots of luggage should note it on the booking form so we send the right size van.
Azul Beach Resort Negril
Azul Beach Resort Negril, formerly Azul Sensatori, is on Seven Mile Beach about 1 hour 15–30 minutes from MBJ. If your older confirmation still says Sensatori, it’s the same resort.
Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away is an adults-only couples resort on Seven Mile Beach. Most guests travel as two, which makes the Mercedes-Benz private car a popular choice for this ride of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Sandals Negril
Many Sandals bookings already include the resort’s shared airport transfer, so check your confirmation first. Guests book us when they want a private, nonstop ride instead of waiting for a shared coach that stops at other resorts.
Hedonism II
Hedonism II is an adults-only resort at the north end of Negril, near Bloody Bay, around 1 hour 10–20 minutes from the airport. Your driver drops you right at reception.
The Cliff Hotel
The Cliff Hotel is on Negril’s West End, past the town roundabout and along West End Road. That extra stretch is why cliff properties cost $120 and take about 1 hour 30–45 minutes from MBJ.
Rockhouse Hotel
Rockhouse is set on the West End cliffs, a short drive beyond Negril town. Plan on about 1 hour 30–45 minutes from the airport, and note on the booking form if you have heavy bags, since some rooms are a walk from the road.
Staying somewhere else?
We drive to every hotel, guesthouse, villa and Airbnb in Negril. Pick the matching area in the fare calculator, and add your address on the booking form.
- Beaches Negril
- Sunset at the Palms
- Skylark Negril Beach Resort
- Charela Inn
- Grand Pineapple Negril
- Tensing Pen
- Catcha Falling Star
- The Caves
- Cliffside villas and Airbnbs
How your Negril airport pickup works
- Book online. Enter your flight number, hotel or Airbnb address, and passenger count. You’ll get a confirmation with your driver’s WhatsApp number.
- Land at MBJ. Clear immigration, collect your bags and pass through customs. This usually takes 30–60 minutes, and we time your pickup around it.
- Meet us at Desk 4. Go to Best Jamaica at Desk 4 inside the arrivals hall. We confirm your booking and walk you to your driver.
- Ride straight to Negril. The route follows the coast road through Hopewell, Lucea and Green Island. Your driver can make a short stop for groceries or drinks if you ask.
- Arrive at your door. Bags go to reception, or to your villa gate for private rentals.
MBJ to Negril drive times and fares by area
| Area | Typical drive | 1–3 passengers | Example properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloody Bay / north Negril | 1 hr 10–20 min | $100 | Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Riu Negril, Royalton, Hedonism II |
| Seven Mile Beach | 1 hr 15–30 min | $100 | Azul, Couples Swept Away, Sandals, Beaches |
| West End / Cliffs | 1 hr 30–45 min | $120 | The Cliff Hotel, Rockhouse, Tensing Pen |
Times are for normal traffic. Afternoon arrivals and school-run hours through Lucea can add 15–20 minutes.
Private transfer vs shared shuttle vs airport taxi stand
Three ways to get from Montego Bay Airport to Negril, and how they compare on the things that matter after a long flight.
| What matters | Private transfer (Best Jamaica) | Shared shuttle | Taxi stand on arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Leaves as soon as you’re ready | Waits for other flights to fill seats | Leaves when you agree a price |
| Stops | Nonstop to your door | Drops at several resorts first | Usually direct |
| Price | Fixed per vehicle, known before you land | Per seat, adds up for families | Negotiated at the curb |
| Flight delays | Pickup tracks your landing time | Depends on the operator | Not applicable |
| Villas & Airbnbs | Door-to-door, gate or address | Often hotels only | Driver may not know the address |
| Grocery stop | Short stop on request | Not possible | Ask the driver |
Negril to Montego Bay Airport: booking your return transfer
Most guests book the Negril to Montego Bay Airport ride together with their arrival, as a round trip at double the one-way fare. Your driver collects you at the hotel lobby, villa gate or Airbnb address and drives straight back along the coast road to Sangster International.
Choose “Round trip” in the fare calculator to see the total, then add your departure flight on the booking form so we can set your pickup time for you.
- International flight: pickup about 4 hours before departure
- West End / Cliffs: add 15–20 minutes
- Saturday and holiday departures: add 30 minutes
- $200 · Seven Mile Beach / Bloody Bay, 1–3 passengers
- $240 · West End / Cliffs, 1–3 passengers
- $360 · Mercedes-Benz private car, up to 2 passengers
- +$50 · each additional passenger, round trip
Negril airport transfer FAQ
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Book your Montego Bay Airport to Negril transfer
From $100 for 1–3 passengers · meet us at Desk 4 · private and nonstop to your Negril hotel, villa or Airbnb.
Private, nonstop to your Negril hotel, villa or Airbnb. Prices per vehicle, 1–3 passengers, +$25 each extra.
Drive times are approximate. Add your flight number when booking so we can track delays.