Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 6 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
AED 1696
1 night at 3-star hotel
George Town in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 1696
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 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to George Town from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 52h 10m.

Plane

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 52h 10m.

Airports near George Town

GCMGeorge Town Owen Roberts Intl
LYBLittle Cayman

Airlines serving George Town

British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,361 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (499 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,168 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (343 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,266 reviews)
Cayman Airways
Excellent (31 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 AED 4,335 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 4,954 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of George Town

Hiring a car in George Town

Expect to pay AED 5.26 per litre in George Town (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 63.02 and AED 84.03. The most frequently booked car type in George Town is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 5.26 per litre in George Town (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 63.02 and AED 84.03. The most frequently booked car type in George Town is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in George Town

Hertz

Hertz

Ace

Ace

Alamo

Alamo
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