Cayman Islands General Information

Transportation

Taxis
Upon arrival in Grand Cayman taxis are available at Owen Roberts International Airport and offer a fixed rate per vehicle or per person to all points on the Island. This information is available from the taxi dispatcher at the curb. Hotels vans cannot provide courtesy arrival pickup at the airport in Grand Cayman Taxis are readily available from all resorts and from the taxi stand at the cruise ship dock in George Town. A sign with current rates is posted at the dock.

Rental Cars
Rental Cars can be pre-booked before arriving in Grand Cayman, advisable during our busy winter season, and most can be picked up at the airport or delivered to your hotel. Cayman has one of the Caribbean's most extensive modern fleets of rental cars, and many feature right hand drive. In addition, most rental jeeps and vans are right hand drive, left hand stick shift. A variety of models of rental cars at competitive rates are available in Grand Cayman and a limited number on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman (jeeps and 4-wheel drive only). Driving is on the left throughout the Cayman Islands and it is the law to wear seat belts. Visitors must obtain temporary drivers licenses from the car rental agency, easily granted upon presenting a valid drivers licence from their home state, county or parish. You must be 21 to rent a car in the Cayman Islands, and some rental agencies' insurance will not cover renters under 25. Check with your rental company in advance to determine.

Limousine services
There are several private limousine services on Grand Cayman, for special events and airport transfers.

Public Transport
A public bus terminal is located adjacent the Public Library on Edward St. in downtown George Town and serves as the dispatch point for buses to all districts. There are several mini-buses operated by licensed operators, serving eight routes. Daily service starts at 6 a.m. from the depot

Mopeds and scooters
These are also available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times and urged to be extremely careful and remember to stay on the left. Daily rates usually includes helmet and permit.

Rental bicycles
Are available on all three islands. (including 10-speeds and mountain bikes on Grand Cayman). On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman most hotels have bicycles available for complimentary guest use.