Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

George Town travel guide

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You're Going to Love George Town

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.

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Where to Eat in George Town

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tillies (747 West Bay Road) and Agua Restaurant & Lounge (Suite 4105, 47 Forum Lane) are great picks.

When to visit George Town

George Town in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 677
1 night at 3-star hotel
George Town in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 677
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to George Town

Plane

When flying to George Town, you’ll arrive at George Town Owen Roberts Intl (GCM), which is located 1 mile from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to George Town include Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines. The shortest flight to George Town from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

Plane

When flying to George Town, you’ll arrive at George Town Owen Roberts Intl (GCM), which is located 1 mile from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to George Town include Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines. The shortest flight to George Town from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

Airports near George Town

Airlines serving George Town

British Airways
Good (7,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,156 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (331 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (479 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,039 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (394 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,185 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,252 reviews)
Cayman Airways
Excellent (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in George Town

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman by IHG, George Town offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 1,502 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,049 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of George Town

Most booked hotels in George Town

Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,009+
Shangri-La Boutique Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 323+
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,281+
Regal Beach Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 564+
Seven Mile Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 455+
The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 366+

Renting a car in George Town

Renting a car in George Town costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 294 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 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$ 24.14 and C$ 32.19. 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, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in George Town costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 294 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.

Expect to pay C$ 2.02 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$ 24.14 and C$ 32.19. 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, 84% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.