Cayman Islands Travel Guide - Transportation

Entry Documents

Visas are not required for U.S., U.K., or Canadian citizens.

Airlines Flying Here

Weekly flights between Miami and Grand Cayman with connections to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Airlines with direct service from Miami are Cayman Airways and American Airlines. Cayman Airways flies direct from Chicago and Washington, DC. Other airlines that fly into Grand Cayman include Delta, Continental, and Northwest. Inter-island service is provided by Cayman Airways.

Airport

"Owen Roberts International Airport" is the largest passenger airport in the Cayman Islands and is located on Grand Cayman. Cayman Brac also has its own airport, "Gerrard Smith International Airport".

Departure Tax

$25 U.S. and $16 passenger facilities charge (PCF). Included in the price of your airline ticket.

Driving

On the left - valid driver's license required. A seat belt law is in effect which applies to every person in the vehicle including children

Local Transportation

You must be 21 years to drive a rental car. All visitors to the Cayman Islands who intend to drive any vehicle are required to purchase a Visitor's Driving Permit for US$7.50 each (one-time charge, valid for six months or duration of stay, whichever is shorter) - except individuals who hold a valid International Driver's License. Scooter rentals are also available on Grand Cayman from a few companies. Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times and urged to be extremely careful. Average daily rate is US$40 which includes helmet and the mandatory Visitors Driving Permit.