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Grand Cayman is the largest of the three islands that make up the Caymans, the other two being Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. George Town is the biggest city and capital of the Cayman Islands.
Getting there
All international flights to the Cayman Islands land at Owen Roberts International Airport (1 345 949 7811), of which some 28 per week are from Miami. A broad swathe of major cruise lines also include the Caymans on their itineraries.
Weather
Blissful! An average of 27oC during the summer and dropping only slightly during the winter to 24oC.
Important Numbers
| Ambulance | 555 |
| Police | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
Transportation/Getting Around
| Taxi |
Bus |
Minibus |
Car | |
| Hotlines | Taxi fares are regulated by the government, with set rates for all routes, but be sure to check the fare before you start on your journey. |
The main terminus is at Central Station on Edward Street in George Town. General hotline: 1 345 945 5100 |
38 mini-buses operated by 24 licensed operators and serve eight routes. General hotline: 1 345 945 5100 |
Driving in the Cayman Islands is on the left and purchasing a temporary Caymanian driver’s license is compulsory when renting Ace Hertz: 1 345 949 2280 www.acerentacarltd.com/hertz.htm |
| Fare range/ destinations |
$3.3 per person each way from airport to Seven Mile Beach. |
$1.5 for fares within George Town. |
$2 to any destination on the island. |
From $29 per day. |
| Operating hours | 24 hours |
Sat - Thurs 6.00 am – 9.00 pm; On Fridays till midnight. |
6.00 am – 9.00 pm |
24 hours |
| Pedicab |
Limousines | |||
| Hotlines | APedicabs provide a picturesque way to get about. 1 345 916 7634 www.caymanpedicab.com |
Super Turtle Taxi & Tour Service. 1 345 949 1738 |
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| Fare range/ destinations |
Standard rate: $0.83 per minute. |
Taxi tour per hour for 3 people is $32. | ||
| Operating hours | 9.00 am – 9.00 pm |
24 hours | |
The local currency is the Caymanian dollar (KYD), and KYD1 is about USD1.2
Local Language
English is standard
Business and Finance
With over 500 banks, hundreds of insurance companies and thousands of mutual funds registered here, the Cayman Islands is a thriving offshore financial centre, with a GDP of more than $1.57 billion (US$1.9 billion). The result is the Cayman Islands have the highest per capita income in the Caribbean and one of the highest in the world.
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