With 29,370 inhabitants, George Town is the most populous city in the Cayman Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything George Town has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue by Eric Ripert at The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman (West Bay Road The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman) and Tillies (747 West Bay Road) are great picks.
When flying to George Town, you’ll arrive at George Town Owen Roberts Intl (GCM), which is located 2 km from the city centre The shortest flight to George Town from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 10m.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman, An IHG Hotel, George Town offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 2,472 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,807 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in George Town costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 254 if you want to rent it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.
Expect to pay C$ 2.11 per litre in George Town (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 25.32 and C$ 33.76. The most frequently booked car type in George Town is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 41/day
Standard
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 46/day
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