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Travel - Internal
AIR: The main island of Grand Cayman is connected to Cayman Brac by internal flights run by Cayman Airways and Island Air and to Little Cayman by Island Air only. Island Air also operates a service between Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
ROAD: A good road network connects the coastal towns of all three main islands. Bus: Public minibuses operate from George Town to West Bay (every 15 minutes), to Bodden Town (every 30 minutes) and to East End and North Side (every hour). Fares are CI$1.50-CI$2 each way. The bus terminal is located opposite the public library on Edward Street in central George Town. Services are normally from 0600-2300 (until midnight at weekends for most routes). There are 38 minibuses operated by 24 licensed operators. Routes are colour coded (with colours marked on the front and rear of the buses). Public buses have blue licence plates and standard fares are displayed inside. Mopeds and scooters: Available for hire on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times. The average fee is US$27.50 per day, which includes helmet and permit. Bicycles: Available for hire on all three islands. On Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, most hotels have bicycles available for complimentary guest use. Taxi: There are large fleets of taxis operating from all resorts, the cruise dock at George town and the international airports. Car hire: Most major car hire companies are represented in George Town. Four-wheel-drive vehicles are also available. Driving is on the left and drivers must be over 21. Speed limits are strictly enforced and seat belts must be worn at all times. Full insurance is required and must be arranged with the car hire company; some companies will not insure drivers under 25. Documentation: A temporary local driving licence is required, which will be issued at a nominal charge on presentation of a valid licence from the traveller’s country of origin.
TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from George Town, Grand Cayman, to other major centres in the islands.
| Air | Road | Sea | | Cayman Brac | 0.30 | - | - | | Little Cayman | 0.45 | - | - | | Rum Point | - | 0.45 | 1.15 | | Cayman Kai | - | 0.45 | - |
Note: Cayman Brac to Little Cayman is ten minutes by air.
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