Cruise ships docked off Grand Cayman Island; (c) Soul Of America
Grand Cayman Island Transportation
Owen Roberts International Airport is small yet served by Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest, United Airlines, WestJet, and Caribbean Airlines. There is a time-proven baggage system, administrative office space, and a rooftop mechanical room to the west. The Departure Hall has an enlarged Security Screening Checkpoint, a immigration administrative area, modest retail area with a landside canopy for passenger amenity.
Taxis
Taxis are available at the airport where the taxi dispatcher greets you at the curb. Taxis are also readily available from all Cayman Islands resorts and from the taxi stand at the ship dock in George Town if you take a Cayman Island cruise.
Car Rentals
Renting a car during your stay in the Cayman Islands provides the most flexibility when it comes to transportation. There are also several reputable rental car companies available, allowing you to pick up your vehicle at the airport or at several locations around the islands. Visitors can get a temporary divers license at any rental car counter or the police station. Visitors applying for a temporary driver’s license in the Cayman Islands to rent a car must be 21 years of age. Driving on the left side of the road provides adventure and roundabouts provide good stories to tell when you return home.
Car rentals available include Jeeps, Mini Vans, 4 doors, SUV and ATV. Renting mopeds and scooters is also a great way to explore the island on your own.
Local Buses
Several public buses run throughout the different districts. The bus terminal is on Edward Street, adjacent to the Public Library in George Town. Daily services commence around 6 am and fares start at CI$2. Licensed buses have blue number plates and accept both US and Cayman Islands dollars. There are a few bus stops around the island, but buses can be flagged down from the side of the road. You’ll find a few public bus stops in the busier districts too.
PHONE: 945-5100.
