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Mauritius Car Rental Mini Guide

Benefits of Driving in Mauritius:

Driving in Mauritius offers travelers several advantages, making it an excellent way to explore this beautiful island:

  1. Freedom to Explore: Having a rental car gives you the freedom to explore Mauritius at your own pace. You can visit popular tourist spots and hidden gems without depending on public transportation.

  2. Scenic Drives: Mauritius boasts picturesque coastal roads, lush green landscapes, and stunning mountain vistas. Driving allows you to enjoy these scenic drives, like the one along the southwestern coast or through the Black River Gorges National Park.

  3. Access to Remote Areas: With a car, you can access more remote and less crowded areas of the island. This is especially valuable if you want to explore off-the-beaten-path attractions and beaches.

  4. Convenience: Mauritius has a well-maintained road network, making it relatively easy to navigate. Signs are generally clear, and the driving is on the left side of the road.

  5. Flexibility: You can create your itinerary and change plans on the fly. Whether you want to spend a day at the beach, visit historic sites, or try different restaurants, driving provides the flexibility to do so.

Distances from Major Cities:

  • Port Louis (Capital) to Grand Baie: Approximately 24 kilometers (15 miles)
  • Port Louis to Flic en Flac: Approximately 30 kilometers (19 miles)
  • Port Louis to Chamarel: Approximately 37 kilometers (23 miles)
  • Port Louis to Mahebourg: Approximately 39 kilometers (24 miles)
  • Port Louis to Pamplemousses Botanical Garden: Approximately 11 kilometers (7 miles)
  • Port Louis to Le Morne: Approximately 47 kilometers (29 miles)

Mauritius is a relatively small island, making it convenient to explore by car. Whether you're seeking beautiful beaches, cultural experiences, or natural wonders, driving in Mauritius enhances your vacation experience and allows you to make the most of your visit.


Cheapest car hire in Mauritius

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 34.82 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 243.76 EUR from 22/01/2024

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.60 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 263.20 EUR from 22/01/2024

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 37.60 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 263.20 EUR from 22/01/2024

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Honda Fit

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.60 EUR/day
Honda Fit

7 Days rental at 319.24 EUR from 22/01/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.31 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 345.18 EUR from 22/01/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.31 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 345.18 EUR from 22/01/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.56 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 269.94 EUR from 22/01/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.56 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 269.94 EUR from 22/01/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 41.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 287.60 EUR from 22/01/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 115.62 EUR/day
BMW X3

7 Days rental at 809.40 EUR from 22/01/2024

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 117.68 EUR/day
BMW X3

7 Days rental at 823.81 EUR from 22/01/2024

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Ertiga

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 126.44 EUR/day
Suzuki Ertiga

7 Days rental at 885.11 EUR from 22/01/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 62.25 EUR/day
Renault Duster

7 Days rental at 435.79 EUR from 22/01/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.31 EUR/day
Renault Duster

7 Days rental at 450.21 EUR from 22/01/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 70.46 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla

7 Days rental at 493.25 EUR from 22/01/2024

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Mauritius

  • Avis are the best-known car rental agent in Mauritius and offer a familiar service to their global car rental offering
  • Drive on the left-hand side of the road in Mauritius
  • The M1 and M2 highways have a maximum island speed limit of 100km/h
  • Speed limits in urban areas as just 40km/h and policed by fixed and mobile speed cameras
 

Popular car hire destinations in Mauritius

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Mauritius

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    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    40kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    MUR  59.88/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    MUR

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Mauritius

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Auto-union
3
8.0/10
24
€ 36.40
€ 41.36
€ 55.66
€ 162.49

Car rental agent statistics in Mauritius

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    8.0/10
    Highest rated agent:
    AUTO-UNION
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    8.0/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    AUTO-UNION
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    24
    Total number of reviews in
    Mauritius
  • Most Locations Icon
    93
    Most Locations in Mauritius:
    HERTZ
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    12
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    13
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Mauritius

ItemPercent
January€ 74
February€ 74
March€ 70
April€ 70
May€ 71
June€ 74
July€ 73
August€ 71
September€ 71
October€ 75
November€ 80
December€ 73
ItemPercent
January€ 54
February€ 53
March€ 54
April€ 53
May€ 57
June€ 56
July€ 57
August€ 53
September€ 56
October€ 59
November€ 63
December€ 56
ItemPercent
January€ 120
February€ 115
March€ 112
April€ 116
May€ 111
June€ 89
July€ 91
August€ 90
September€ 95
October€ 115
November€ 111
December€ 116
ItemPercent
January€ 88
February€ 86
March€ 75
April€ 78
May€ 80
June€ 77
July€ 78
August€ 80
September€ 80
October€ 90
November€ 88
December€ 80
ItemPercent
January€ 143
February€ 124
March€ 124
April€ 126
May€ 124
June€ 110
July€ 108
August€ 110
September€ 119
October€ 128
November€ 131
December€ 132
ItemPercent
January€ 52
February€ 52
March€ 48
April€ 52
May€ 51
June€ 55
July€ 49
August€ 46
September€ 45
October€ 53
November€ 49
December€ 51
ItemPercent
January€ 89
February€ 88
March€ 67
April€ 80
May€ 85
June€ 84
July€ 85
August€ 92
September€ 81
October€ 89
November€ 84
December€ 82
ItemPercent
January€ 70
February
March
April€ 73
May€ 72
June€ 73
July€ 70
August€ 70
September€ 60
October€ 63
November€ 71
December€ 61

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Mauritius

DieselUnleaded
Dec , 2022

€ 1.19

€ 1.62

Jan , 2023

€ 1.16

€ 1.58

Feb , 2023

€ 1.12

€ 1.52

Mar , 2023

€ 1.12

€ 1.52

Apr , 2023

€ 1.10

€ 1.49

May , 2023

€ 1.11

€ 1.50

Jun , 2023

€ 1.12

€ 1.52

Jul , 2023

€ 1.09

€ 1.38

Aug , 2023

€ 1.09

€ 1.38

Sep , 2023

€ 1.14

€ 1.44

Oct , 2023

€ 1.17

€ 1.48

Nov , 2023

€ 1.32

€ 1.42

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Nov , 2023 1.32 1.42
Oct , 2023 1.17 1.48
Sep , 2023 1.14 1.44
Aug , 2023 1.09 1.38
Jul , 2023 1.09 1.38
Jun , 2023 1.12 1.52
May , 2023 1.11 1.50
Apr , 2023 1.10 1.49
Mar , 2023 1.12 1.52
Feb , 2023 1.12 1.52
Jan , 2023 1.16 1.58
Dec , 2022 1.19 1.62

Car rental price statistics in Mauritius

  • Average Price Icon
    € 217.07
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 282.78
    Highest daily price:
    Nissan Sentra
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    617
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    111
    Most popular model:
    Suzuki Swift
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    57
    Location with most cars:
    Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 31.0 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL - Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
FAQs - How can we help?

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Should you hire a car in Mauritius?

Whether you are going to Mauritius on a family holiday or taking your partner for a romantic getaway, probably the best method of seeing all that this stunning island has to offer is to hire a car and be your own boss at the wheel. If you need a vehicle with a larger capacity to transport the family around safely, we have a great selection of suitable vehicles such as the Toyota Avanza which can easily accommodate up to 7 passengers and all their luggage.

If you're on a romantic holiday and want to enjoy the sunshine to the maximum, consider renting a Jeep or other SUV or when available a convertible rental car in Mauritius, but be quick as they sell as fast as always in high demand.

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Other Car Hire Locations in Mauritius

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Grand Baie
 
 
Mini 2/4 4 2 from €28.9 per day
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