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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything George Town has to offer.
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 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to George Town include JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Air Canada. The shortest flight to George Town from the United States departs from New York and takes around 3h 45m.
Airlines serving George Town
Where to stay in George Town
Average rates range from around $1,894 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $938 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of George Town
Most booked hotels in George Town
Renting a car in George Town
Renting a car in George Town costs $39 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 5 days. Avis, Thrifty and Payless 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 1 mile from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in George Town.
Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. The most frequently booked car type in George Town is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai Atos or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in George Town
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$24/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$25/day