Capital: George Town
Local weather: The islands are warm year-round with average highs holding steady in the 80s. January and February are the coolest months with average lows in the high 60s.
Current Weather
Local currency: Cayman Island Dollar
Local time: GMT – 5
Domestic airlines: https://www.caymanairways.com
Custom tips: Restaurants often add a 10 to 15 percent service charge in lieu of asking customers to tip, however, if the service charge is not added, a tip is expected. A 15 percent tip is the norm in the Cayman Islands, however, if you receive exceptional service, do not hesitate to tip more.
Health tips: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/cayman-islands
Safety issues: The Cayman Islands are considered a safe place with little criminal activity affecting tourists. As a major Caribbean tourist destination, the principal crimes of concern are of opportunity such as pickpocketing and purse snatchings.
Vacation rentals: www.airbnb.com
https://www.caymanvacation.com/
https://www.homeaway.ca/d/29048/cayman-islands
Visa Information: https://cayman-islands.travisa.com/
Important holidays: https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/cayman_islands/index.php
Car Seat: The Cayman Islands Traffic Regulations 2012 states that any child traveling in a motor vehicle must wear a seatbelt or, for those under two, be seated in a car seat attached by a seatbelt. It also states that a rear facing child’s car seat must not be fitted in a seat with a front airbag.
Driving Advice: You are allowed to drive in Cayman using an international driver’s license which is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will not have to obtain a Visitors’ Permit. If you have a domestic driver’s license from abroad and are using a privately owned borrowed vehicle, then you do not need to obtain the Visitor’s Permit from the DVDL office.
Power: On the Cayman Islands the standard voltage is 120 V and the frequency is 60 Hz. You can use your electric appliances on the Cayman Islands, if the standard voltage in your country is in between 110 – 127 V (as is in the US, Canada and most South American countries).
Tourism Website: https://www.cita.ky/
Official Language: English
Vaccination Required: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/cayman-islands
Baby Gear Rental: https://www.tourintots.com/
Babysitting Service:
https://www.caymanbabysitters.com/
www.aaacaregivers.ky/baby-sittingchild-care
Local Transportation: With its flat terrain and always stunning views of the sea, Grand Cayman is a pleasure for cyclists. Renting a scooter will enable you to easily access the far reaches of the island. Many hotels have bikes available to guests; or you can rent from Cayman Auto Rentals.
The George Town bus depot serves as the dispatch point for color-coded minibuses to all districts of Grand Cayman. Buses run every day from 6am to 11pm and to 1am on Friday.
Agencies on the island include Andy’s Rent-a-Car, Avis, Budget and Economy. Visitors must obtain a temporary driver’s license from their car-rental agency
Kids hospitals: Health City Cayman Islands : +1 345-640-4040
Health Services Authority: +1 345-949-8600
CTMH | Doctors Hospital: +1 345-949-6066
Mobile App for travel: Adventure Cayman