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Getting Around by Air
Grand Cayman is connected to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman by internal flights run by Cayman Airways (website: www.caymanairways.com) and Island Air (website: www.islandaircayman.info).
Getting Around by Road
A good road network connects the coastal towns of all three main islands. Traffic drives on the left.
Bus: Public minibuses (tel: 945 5100) operate from George Town to West Bay (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, Edward Street, George Town. Services normally run between 0600-2300 (until 0000 at weekends for most routes). 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 and scooters: Available for hire on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times.
Bicycles: Available for hire on all three islands. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, most hotels have bicycles available for complimentary guest use.
Taxi: There are taxis operating from all resorts, the cruise dock at George Town and the international airports. They offer a fixed rate per vehicle or per person to all points on Grand Cayman. A sign with current rates is posted at the cruise ship dock in George Town.
Car hire: Most major car hire companies are represented in George Town. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman only 4-wheel drive vehicles and jeeps are available. Private limousine services are available on Grand Cayman for special events and airport transfers.
Regulations: Drivers must be over 21 years of age. Strictly enforced speed limits are generally 40-48kph (25-30mph) in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) in rural areas. 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.
Bus: Public minibuses (tel: 945 5100) operate from George Town to West Bay (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, Edward Street, George Town. Services normally run between 0600-2300 (until 0000 at weekends for most routes). 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 and scooters: Available for hire on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times.
Bicycles: Available for hire on all three islands. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, most hotels have bicycles available for complimentary guest use.
Taxi: There are taxis operating from all resorts, the cruise dock at George Town and the international airports. They offer a fixed rate per vehicle or per person to all points on Grand Cayman. A sign with current rates is posted at the cruise ship dock in George Town.
Car hire: Most major car hire companies are represented in George Town. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman only 4-wheel drive vehicles and jeeps are available. Private limousine services are available on Grand Cayman for special events and airport transfers.
Regulations: Drivers must be over 21 years of age. Strictly enforced speed limits are generally 40-48kph (25-30mph) in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) in rural areas. 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
The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from George Town, Grand Cayman, to other major centres in the islands.
Note: Cayman Brac to Little Cayman is 10 minutes by air.
| Air | Road | Sea | |
| Cayman Brac | 0.30 | - | - |
| Little Cayman | 0.45 | - | - |
| Rum Point | - | 0.45 | 1.15 |
| Cayman Kai | - | 0.45 | - |
Note: Cayman Brac to Little Cayman is 10 minutes by air.
