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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything George Town has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tillies (747 West Bay Road) and Catch Restaurant & Lounge (Batabano Road Morgans Harbour) 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 3h 59m.
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$ 2,574 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,282 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in George Town costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 302 if you want to rent it for 6 days. Avis, Thrifty and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in George Town is the Hertz branch at 250 Owens Robert Drive #10, which is 2 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.
Expect to pay C$ 2.10 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$ 25.13 and C$ 33.50. Mini (Suzuki Alto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in George Town, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.