Cayman Islands Places

Cayman Brac

By Car

You need a car to really explore Cayman Brac, though hotels often provide complimentary bikes. Your own valid driver's license is necessary to obtain a temporary local driving permit ($7.50), which can be used on any of the Cayman Islands. Figure $40 to $45 per day, with compacts and mid-size generally at the low end, Jeeps and full-size median, and SUVs high-end.

Driving is on the left, British-style. Gasoline is quite expensive; there are only two stations (one at each end of the island), whose hours can be erratic. The main road circumnavigating the island and the bypass over the Bluff connecting the north and south coasts are well maintained. Yellow lines on roads indicate no parking zones. Most locals park on the side of the road.

Brac Rent-A-Car Ltd. offers mid-size cars, minivans, and Suzuki 4x4s. Rates are competitive and include unlimited mileage; the car will be delivered to the airport at no extra cost if you've reserved in advance (highly recommended). Four D's, which carries mostly Nissans, tends to have cheaper rates, though rarely offers discounts; pick-up and drop-off are included. B&S Motor Ventures offers compacts, mid-size vehicles, Jeeps, SUVs, and vans. The only on-site airport agency, CB Rent-A-Car, has Hondas, Toyotas, and Mitsubishis from compact to SUV.

Contacts B&S Motor Ventures. 345/948-1646. www.bandsmv.com.

CB Rent-A-Car. Airport Dr., Gerrard Smith Airport, West End, Cayman Brac, KY2-2001. 345/948-2424 or 345/948-2847. www.cbrentacar.com.

Four D's Car Rental. 345/948-1599.