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Cayman Islands Travel Guide

British Overseas Territories

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Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Cayman Islands?

12

December

Semi-high
season

1

January

High
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 187 to 234 USD

Tourist's budget
from 265 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Cayman Islands is 102 mi², which puts the islands in position number 206 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between George Town (KY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 1378 miles

To calculate distance between your location and George Town click here

George Town
George Town
Bodden Town
West Bay
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
1378
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Cayman Islands on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

26 December 2024• Boxing Day

Currency

Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 KYD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
1.14437
0.87384
GBP
0.942
1.06157
USD
1.2013
0.83243
Update: 12 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Cayman Islands

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Distance matrix
MilesGeorge TownGrand CaymanBodden TownWest BayCayman BracEast EndNorth SideLittle Cayman
George Town-985109191292
Grand Cayman9-31010110483
Bodden Town83-810112484
West Bay5108-109201291
Cayman Brac109101101109-919818
East End1910122091-874
North Side124412988-80
Little Cayman92838491187480-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 187 to 234 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 265 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Cayman Islands via the Prices link

Currency

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Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 12 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Cayman Islands.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In Cayman Islands the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

199 / 231
Ranking
65 722
mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%

Area

206 / 230
Ranking
102 mi²

Life expectancy

20 / 196
Ranking
81.8
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 79.1women 84.6

Median age

124 / 157
Ranking
40.5
Average age of population expressed in years.men 39.7women 41.2

Population growth

46 / 172
Ranking
1.87%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

12 / 131
Ranking
98.9%
Ability to read, write and count.men 98.7%women 99%

GDP

7 / 194
Ranking
71 567 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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