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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything George Town has to offer.
Activities & attractions in George Town
Activities
Shopping
Where to Eat in George Town
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 to visit George Town
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h.
Airlines serving George Town
Where to stay in George Town
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman to great affordable options like the Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach, George Town offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £1,308 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £736 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of George Town
Most booked hotels in George Town
Hiring a car in George Town
Hiring a car in George Town costs £33 per day, on average, or £231 if you want to hire it for 7 days. Avis, Hertz and Budget 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.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.
Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.92 and £18.55. 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 Compact car hire (Chevrolet Aveo Sedan or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.