Renting a Car in the Cayman Islands

1. Don’t waste precious holiday time waiting for taxis when you can be out exploring! The convenience of being in charge of your own schedule shouldn’t be overlooked – the more time for fun in the sun the better.
2. Save on taxi fares with a rental car! If you plan on doing lots of exploring it’s far cheaper taking yourself from point A to B.
3. Taking control of the wheel (literally!) gives you a local perspective when holidaying in Cayman. By the end of your trip you’ll be able to riddle off the various whereabouts of local hotspots, street name and all!
4. If travelling with a young one in tow, knowing you’re in charge of driving can relieve some stress and also conveniently allow for the safe addition of a car-seat!
5. Travelling with a big group? A rental vehicle ensures you have all the space needed for your various excursions. Dealing with 5 sets of snorkle gear but desperate for lunch? Throw them in the trunk and get to eating!

To rent a car, drivers must have a credit card, be over the age of 21 years and have a valid Cayman or international driving licence. Those renting under the age of 25, depending on the rental company, may not be subject to full coverage or may not be allowed to rent a car at all.

Cayman Brac

• B&S Motor Ventures (345) 948 1646

• CB Rental Cars (345) 948 2424

• Four D’s (345) 948 1599

Little Cayman

• Little Cayman Car Rentals (345) 948 1000.

Driving in Cayman is on the LEFT – don’t be confused by the fact that many of the cars on the roads are left hand drive. Bear in mind the following rules of the road:

• You may turn left at a red light, after a full stop
• The central lane is for navigating across traffic, NOT for overtaking
• Give way to your right on roundabouts
• Four-way stops operate on the basis that whoever arrives first, proceeds first
• The minimum age for driving is 17
• It is illegal to use cell phones to talk or text while driving
• Breaking the speed limit will result in a fine.

When driving in Cayman you must have your driving licence and a copy of the car insurance with you at all times. If you are visiting family/friends and will be driving a privately owned car then you must have a valid overseas driving licence and the car must be insured for you to drive it. You don’t Visitor’s Permit to drive legally.

You will find excellent maps in Explore Cayman magazine, as well as Good Taste and The Resident magazines. All three magazines are complementary and can be found at the airport, as well as in supermarkets and most plazas in the Seven Mile Beach area.