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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything George Town has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Catch Restaurant & Lounge (Batabano Road Morgans Harbour) and Le Vele Restaurant Pizzeria & Lounge (147 N Church Street) are great picks.
When flying to George Town, you’ll arrive at George Town Owen Roberts Intl (GCM), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to George Town from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 39h 50m.
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 AED 7,030 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 3,460 and up for a 5-star experience.
Avis, Thrifty and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in George Town is the Hertz branch at 250 Owens Robert Drive #10, which is 1 mile from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 5.62 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 67.43 and AED 89.91. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.