Should you visit Warwick Parish or Grand Cayman?
Should I visit Warwick Parish or Grand Cayman? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Warwick Parish
One of the nine parishes of Bermuda, Warwick Parish is named for Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, and is located in the central south mainland of the island chain. It occupies an area southeast of the Great Sound, including a few of the islands that lie within the sound itself. Though it covers only about 2.3 square miles, Warwick has much to offer in natural features and islands, as well as activities from water sports and swimming to golfing and horseback riding. As a seaside town, the area can be toured by land or by sea.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
Which city is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Warwick Parish?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Warwick Parish is $203, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $171. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Warwick Parish and Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
If you're traveling alone, you may be able to find a budget hotel or hostel for around $115. But for two people in a standard two-person hotel room in Warwick Parish the cost is $230 on average.
For a normal double-occupancy room in Grand Cayman, $240 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Grand Cayman, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $120, such as in a hostel.
Food
Food in Warwick Parish costs travelers about $54 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
While meal prices in Grand Cayman can vary, the average travelers spends about $31 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Grand Cayman should cost around $12 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Grand Cayman is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Warwick Parish $54
Grand Cayman $31
Local Transportation
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $27 per day to get around in Warwick Parish.
Grand Cayman's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $25 per person, per day on transportation in Grand Cayman.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach:
$45
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Airport Transfer to West Bay Accommodations (GCM - Grand Cayman):
$64
Is it cheaper to fly into Warwick Parish or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman and Warwick Parish change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $32 per person, per day in Warwick Parish. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Grand Cayman can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $33 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Skip the Line: Pedro St. James Castle General Admission and Guided Tour Ticket:
$13
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Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour:
$99
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Grand Cayman Private Island Tour:
$314
Alcohol
The average person spends about $27 on alcoholic beverages in Warwick Parish per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typically, people visiting Grand Cayman spend on average $10 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Warwick Parish and Grand Cayman, we can see that Warwick Parish is more expensive. And not only is Grand Cayman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Grand Cayman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Grand Cayman and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Warwick Parish would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Warwick Parish than you might in Grand Cayman.
