Cayman Islands
Caribbean · CYM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are for travelers who want a high-comfort Caribbean stay with excellent water access and very little friction once they arrive. Most trips are strongest as a Grand Cayman beach-and-snorkeling base, with Cayman Brac or Little Cayman added only if the trip is explicitly being shaped around diving.
Popular For
Things To See
- Grand Cayman
- Seven Mile Beach
- Stingray City
- George Town
- Cayman Brac
- Little Cayman
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- December through April is the easiest broad season for first visits.
- Grand Cayman covers most travelers well, while the sister islands make more sense for repeat trips or dive-focused plans.
- The trip lands best if you decide early whether this is a beach stay with a few water excursions or a more dedicated dive itinerary.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Cayman Islands.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- George Town
- Population
- 84,738
- Area
- 264 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
Currency
Cayman Islands dollar ($)
KYD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
112.1
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 124.0
- Restaurants
- 101.5
- Rent
- 76.1
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for George Town (19.30°N, 81.38°W).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 8.8%
- Forest cover
- 52.5%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 1
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 1
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
38/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
82/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in the Cayman Islands. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Cayman If you decide to travel to the Cayman Islands: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for the Cayman Islands Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data