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 5 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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to George Town include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. The shortest flight to George Town from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 1h 40m.
Average rates range from around $2,041 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,053 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in George Town costs $62 per day, on average, or $310 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz 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 city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.
Expect to pay $5.75 per gallon 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 $69.05 and $92.06. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in George Town, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.