Taxis

Taxis on Grand Cayman run 24 hours a day, but it is a good idea to book any return taxi if you are expecting a late night.

 

Hotels will arrange a taxi for you, any it may be possible to hail one while out and about. They also park up a various points near tourist attractions, restaurants and hotels. There is a minimum charge for a journey, which is currently $8CI. Always agree a price before you depart, just as you would anywhere else. As with all Cayman businesses US Dollars as well as Cayman Dollars are accepted, although change will be in Cayman Dollars.

 

Taxis on Cayman Brac and Little Caymans are few in number, so always book one in advance, especially if you need an airport transfer.

 

 

Buses

Bus on Route 2

Buses in Grand Cayman are inexpensive, plentiful and regular. There are bus stops, but the buses stop whenever a request is made. They also tout for trade by beeping pedestrians on the off chance that they may be tired of walking.

 

The bus depot is next to the library in central George town. The bus routes cover West Bay and Seven Mile Beach, Bodden Town, North Side and East End areas. Routes are shown by different colour circles on the buses.

 

Route 1 Yellow West Bay - Turtle Farm
Route 2 Green West Bay - Birch Tree Hill
Route 3 Blue Bodden Town
Route 4 Red East End
Route 5 Magenta North Side via East End
Route 6 Green George Town and South Sound
Route 7 Green George Town from Hurleys, Red Bay and South Sound
Route 8 Orange North Side (Rum Point on request)
Route 9 White and Blue East End via North Side

 

Car Hire

Small Hire Car

Driving is easy as you drive on the left as in the UK. Please take care to avoid American drivers who not only struggle with driving on the correct side of the road, but roundabouts really blow their minds!

 

Speed limits in built-up areas vary between 25 mph and 30 mph. The maximum speed limit on the open road is 50 mph. Speed limits are well sign-posted and penalties for speeding and dangerous driving are severe.

 

Most hotels can arrange for a hire car if you only need one for a day or so, or you can collect a car at the airport. Holiday Hut can also arrange to hire a car for you. One advantage of booking through Holiday Hut is that you have a UK contact should you have an after contract problem.


In order to hire a car, tourists need to obtain a temporary driving permit. These are available from police stations and car rental agencies to holders of valid driver's licenses. While not a mandatory requirement, it is advisable to take an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your license is not in English.

 

Roads are generally in a good state of repair, but petrol and diesel is expensive when compared to other Caribbean islands. Not all petrol stations are open 24 hours.

 

 

Rush hour on West Bay Road