Cayman Islands car hire
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Hertz car hire locations in Cayman Islands
4 Locations
Ace car hire locations in Cayman Islands
2 Locations
GoCayman Car Rental car hire locations in Cayman Islands
2 Locations
Alamo car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Apex car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Avis car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Budget car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Dollar car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Firefly car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
National car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Payless car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Sunnycars car hire locations in Cayman Islands
1 Location
Top tips for hiring a car in Cayman Islands
- Renting a car in the Cayman Islands is by far the most convenient and comfortable way to get around. There is a bus system in the area, but each bus is independently operated, and they’re mostly only used by locals going to or coming home from work, each with many stops and schedules that can be confusing to foreigners.
- Although the Cayman Islands have several natural attractions and off-the-beaten-track areas you can explore, the road conditions are generally very good no matter where you go. Because of this, you won’t need to worry about renting a four-wheel drive vehicle, even when you plan on going outside of the city to the Crystal Caves or to other heavily forested areas on Grand Cayman.
- For those traveling to the Cayman Islands with children, you’ll need to be aware of the regulations regarding child safety in vehicles. In the Cayman Islands, all children under the age of two must be secured in a car seat that’s fastened with a seatbelt. Rear-facing seats cannot be used in seats supplied with an airbag. These safety seats must be fitted to your vehicle at all times, so you’ll have to either bring them with you or add a child seat onto your rental car reservation through the car provider.
- When you rent a car in the Cayman Islands, you’ll also have to acquire a local driving permit, which costs around 16 KYD (19 USD). All rental car companies on the islands are required by law to issue the permit and collect the fee, but to be safe, you should make sure to double check that the permit has been issued. If your permit wasn’t issued at the time of rental, you can pick one up at the George Town police station.
FAQs about hiring a car in Cayman Islands
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Cayman Islands are Payless (8.3, 60 reviews), and Budget (6.9, 328 reviews).
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When you rent a car in the Cayman Islands, you’ll need to know a few basic rules of the road. You’ll drive on the left side of the road in the Cayman Islands, and turning left on a red light after a full stop is allowed. It is advised to exercise caution when driving in more sparsely populated areas, as wildlife can wander out into the road.
The age limit for renting a car in the Cayman Islands varies between different rental car companies. At some agencies, like Avis, you can be 21 years of age and rent a car with no trouble, and at others, you’ll need to be at least 25. Make sure to check with your rental agency before making your reservation to ensure a smooth rental transaction.
Filling up your petrol tank in the Cayman Islands can be a bit pricier than in the US. While petrol prices in the US average around 2.50 USD per gallon, a gallon of petrol in the Cayman Islands will run you anywhere from 3 to 4 KYD (3.61-4.81 USD). Credit cards are usually accepted at Cayman Islands petrol stations, but it can be helpful to have cash on hand.
The legal speed limits on the Grand Cayman Islands are a bit slower than in the United States. If you’re traveling in the islands’ busier areas, the speed limit will be 48 km/h (30 mph). Most of the other roads on the islands have a speed limit of 64 km/h (40 mph). The East End of Grand Cayman is the only area where the speed limit reaches up to 81 km/h (50 mph).