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Cars 4 Rental Guide To Travel In  Cayman Islands

International Airports Grand Cayman (GCM) (Owen Roberts International Airport) is 2km (1 mile) east of the city. Taxis are available to the centre (travel time – 10 minutes), operating from 0600 to 2300, for a fare of about US$10. There is also an airport bus available that must be pre-booked. Airport facilities include an outgoing duty-free shop for all international departures, banks/bureaux de change, post office, car hire (Avis, Budget, Coconut and Hertz) and a bar/restaurant (open for all arrivals and departures). Cayman Brac (CYB) (Gerard Smith Airport) is 8km (5 miles) from the town. Taxis meet all flights (travel time – 10 minutes). Departure tax: CI$20 or US$25. Travellers under 12 years of age and transit passengers continuing their journey within 24 hours are exempt. Back to Top Air Travel The Cayman Islands national airline is Cayman Airways (KX) (website: www.caymanairways.com). Cayman Airways flies to Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac from Miami, Tampa, Houston and Kingston (Jamaica). British Airways operates four scheduled flights per week from London Heathrow to Grand Cayman. Air Jamaica flies to the Cayman Islands from Kingston and Montego Bay. Airlines operating from mainland USA to Grand Cayman include Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines and USAir. The main island of Grand Cayman is connected to Cayman Brac and to Little Cayman by internal flights run by Cayman Airways and Island Air and to Little Cayman by Island Air , plus a service between Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Approximate flight times: From London to Grand Cayman is 9 hours 55 minutes and from Miami to Grand Cayman is 1 hour 5 minutes. From Miami to Cayman Brac is 1 hour 35 minutes. Back to Top Travel By Water Grand Cayman is one of the most popular Caribbean ports and a busy port of call for leading international cruise lines operating from North America, Mexico and Europe. The Cayman Islands are legally supposed to limit the number of cruise passengers to 6000 (three to four ships) per day. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the busiest days in port. There is no cruise ship dock and passengers are ferried ashore by tenders to the North or South dock terminals in George Town. Cruise lines serving the Cayman Islands include Carnival, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Fred Olsen, Norwegian, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Seven Seas. Back to Top Travel By Road A good road network connects the coastal towns of all three main islands. Bus: Public minibuses 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). Fares are CI$1.50 to CI$2 each way. The bus terminal is located opposite the public library on Edward Street in central George Town. Services are normally from 0600-2300 (until midnight at weekends for most routes). There are 38 minibuses operated by 24 licensed operators. 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. The average fee is US$27.50 per day, which includes helmet and permit. 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 large fleets of taxis operating from all resorts, the cruise dock at George town and the international airports. Car hire: Most major car hire companies are represented in George Town. 4-wheel-drive vehicles are also available. Driving is on the left and drivers must be over 21 years of age. Speed limits are strictly enforced and 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 at a nominal charge on presentation of a valid licence from the traveller’s country of origin. TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from George Town, Grand Cayman, to other major centres in the islands. 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. Back to Top

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