Cayman Islands Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Road
Bus: Public minibuses (tel: 945 5100) operate from George Town to West Bay (approximately every 15 minutes), to Bodden Town (every 30 minutes) and to East End and North Side (every hour). The main bus terminal is located next to the public library on Edward Street, George Town. Services normally run from 0600 every day until 2300 (or 0000 at weekends), although those to North Side and East End stop earlier. Routes are colour coded, with colours marked on the front and rear of the buses. Public buses have blue licence plates and standard fares are displayed inside.
Mopeds, scooters and bicycles: Available for hire on all three islands. Motorcyclists Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, most hotels have bicycles available for complimentary guest use.
Taxi: There are taxis operating on Grand Cayman from all resorts, the cruise dock at George Town and the international airport. They offer a fixed rate per vehicle or per person to all points on the island. A sign with current rates is posted at the cruise ship dock in George Town. Taxis in Cayman Brac are limited, and best pre-booked.
Car hire: In Grand Cayman, most major car-hire companies are represented at the airport or in George Town. Private limousine services are available for special events and airport transfers. Cars can also be hired on Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Regulations: Drivers must be over 21 years of age. Strictly enforced speed limits are generally 40-48kph (25-30mph) in built-up areas, 64kph (40mph) outside these, and - on Grand Cayman - 80kph (50mph) in rural areas east of Bodden Town. Seat belts must be worn at all times. Full insurance is required and must be arranged with the car-hire company; some companies will not insure drivers under 25.
Documentation: A temporary local driving licence is required, which will be issued from the police station or car-hire agency at a nominal charge on presentation of a valid licence from the traveller's country of origin.
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Sea | |
| Cayman Brac | 0.40 | - | - |
| Little Cayman | 0.35 | - | - |
| Rum Point | - | 0.45 | - |
| West Bay | - | 0.20 | - |
Note: Cayman Brac to Little Cayman is 10 minutes by air.
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