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, Blue by Eric Ripert at The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman (West Bay Road The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman) and Tillies (747 West Bay Road) 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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 51h 20m.
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 $2,776 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,326 and up for a 5-star experience.
Avis, Thrifty and Payless 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 2 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.27 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 $27.14 and $36.19. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in George Town, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.