Car Rental in Mauritius
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mauritius Airport
Economy
Toyota Vitz
or similar
$18.90
per day
Delivery Within Country Limits
Mini
Renault Kwid
or similar
$21.95
per day
Mauritius Airport
Mini Elite
Renault Kwid
or similar
$30.39
per day
Mauritius Airport
Economy Elite
Suzuki S-Presso
or similar
$31.78
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Mauritius Airport
Compact
Honda Fit
or similar
$33.80
per day
Mauritius Airport
Intermediate
Nissan Note
or similar
$41.04
per day
Mauritius Airport
Standard
Kia Rio
or similar
$49.43
per day
Downtown
Compact Elite
Hyundai i20
or similar
$55.56
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:54 PM on 11/3/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English, French, Creole
Currency
MUR
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+230
Average car rental price
$35 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 110 km/h or 50 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Why rent a car in Mauritius?
Having a car in Mauritius will let you discover this tropical island at your own pace. The island is small and well-connected by a road network, so the travel distances are small, yet you’ll discover a surprising variety of culture and nature.
Top ways to enter Mauritius
Mauritius Airport: The only international airport on Mauritius is located in Plaisance and is about an hour’s drive away from Port-Louis. It hosts flights to and from many destinations in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Top cities and places to visit
- Blue-Bay: Famous as a spot for snorkeling and doing other water sports, Blue-Bay is also where you can sample the delicious Mauritian cuisine, a mixture of French, Indian, and African influences. Locals say that you have to look for the best restaurants outside of the main tourist areas.
- Port-Louis: The capital of Mauritius is small and cozy. Its art spaces and museums are the best places to learn about the island’s culture and history.
- Bel Ombre: Home not only to wild beaches, but also impressive mountains, the area around Bel Ombre village is home to Frédérica Nature Reserve.
- Rivière Noire: Also known as the Black River District, the westernmost part of Mauritius has the scenic Tamarin Falls, as well as unique dunes and gorges.
- Pereybere: Located on the northern tip of the Mauritius island, Pereybere and its surrounding beaches offer world-class diving opportunities.
Most popular rental car
The most popular rental car in Mauritius is the Hyundai i10, but the Toyota Vitz and the Citroen C1 are also popular.
Crossing borders
As an island country, Mauritius doesn’t have any neighbors, so there are no land borders to cross.
Most popular types of rental car
The most popular rental car type in Mauritius is an economy, but travelers also tend to pick mini and intermediate.
Top driving routes
Plaisance - Grand Baie (70 km / 43 mi) Mauritius is famous for its beaches, but the route between these two popular tourism destinations will let you explore more of the inland.
Car rental prices
- Convertibles - from $149 per day
- Station wagons - from $49 per day
- Large cars - from $31 per day
- Medium cars - from $28 per day
- Vans - from $36 per day
- Premium cars - from $157 per day
- Small cars - from $19 per day
- SUVs - from $36 per day
Money-saving and other tips
You can do a number of things to get a good car rental deal in Mauritius:
- Compare rates
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Mauritius is the cheapest in October when renting a car is about 30% cheaper than the yearly average.
The most popular location in Mauritius
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mauritius?
The cost of renting a car in Mauritius varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Mauritius
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Mauritius is June — when rental costs average $22.00 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 34% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $33.19 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in Mauritius?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in July — an average of 12 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in February — an average of 10 days.
Average number of rental days in Mauritius
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Mauritius?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Mauritius, the most popular month is October, while the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Mauritius by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 44 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Mauriconnect Car Rental, AutoRent Mauritius, Garuda Car Rental, Am38, First Car Rental Mauritius |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $19 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Tan & Tej |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauriconnect Car Rental | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Mauritius | Suzuki Ignis | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Mauriconnect Car Rental | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Mauriconnect Car Rental | Toyota Vitz | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Mauritius | Suzuki Alto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Mauriconnect Car Rental | Honda Jazz | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Mauritius | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Garuda Car Rental | Suzuki S-Presso | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AutoRent Mauritius | Suzuki S-Presso | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Mauriconnect Car Rental | Nissan Micra | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
AB
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
10/23/24
SW
France
Suzuki Swift
10/9/24
The Island is very dirty. it has some nice plases. The Locals drive as hell and don´t take care of anything. The weather ist mostly good.
FB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
9/14/24
SB
Croatia
Honda Jazz
8/11/24
Just go and explore, you have something at every corner of the island :)
RB
India
Honda Jazz
7/31/24
We loved Anelie Resort and Spa specially their staff and enjoyed Casela nature park too.
EE
Spain
Suzuki Swift
7/10/24
Overall we were not so lucky with the weather.
TG
Australia
Suzuki Alto
7/10/24
Swimming, turtles, snorkelling, waterfalls. Great time in Grand Baie, beautiful resort and swimming in pool.
AP
Seychelles
Renault Koleos
5/6/24
Very easy to move around from place to place.The car was very reliable.
LU
South Africa
Kia Picanto
4/28/24
Hotel Verandah Palmar was amazing, personal connection with staff ensured a great stay. Food was very good
GS
India
Kia Picanto
3/22/24
Mauritius is a beautiful country to enjoy your drive.
GM
South Africa
Hyundai Grand i10
3/8/24
Swimming, sun bathing, sight seeing
JT
South Africa
Suzuki Alto
3/5/24
The trip was amazing. We had a very local experience, loved the beaches for walking, did a Catamaran day out with JPH Charters, ate local Creole food at Escale Creole, and a wonderful seafood meal at The BEACH HOUSE in the north.
AR
South Africa
Kia Picanto
12/30/23
Great beaches, waterfalls, boats trips, undersea walk
AC
South Africa
Suzuki Ignis
12/4/23
Mauritius remains one of my favourite holiday destinations
FA
Saudi Arabia
Nissan Micra
11/29/23
Everything in Mauritius is very beautiful
I wish it was closer to my country and would always come 😍
ME
Latvia
Toyota Hilux
11/26/23
WN
South Africa
Toyota Vitz
11/4/23
AG
South Africa
Hyundai Grand i10
11/1/23
The locals, the food, the ocean! Mauritius was amazing and we got married! Life changing experience!
EP
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
10/23/23
Mon Choisy Beach is wonderful!
DP
Romania
Nissan Micra
10/21/23
Everything (we are talking about Mauritius,duuuhhh…)
SM
India
Suzuki Celerio
10/15/23
Black river gorges national park, corail helicopter in triplet, tamarin bay for dolphin, gerome point for catamaran trip
HH
Netherlands
Kia Picanto
9/27/23
we went all around the island and stayed in 4 different sides of the island, also went inland for the usual tourist attractions as well as local markets.
SS
South Africa
Kia Picanto
9/22/23
I basically selected top attractions in mauritius and traveled the island east south west and north and enjoyed stops throughout the week.
JR
South Africa
Honda Jazz
9/4/23
Rent a car and do a tour of the north and tour of the south yourself, don't pay for a taxi. North: Mont Choisy beach; Grand Baie beach (and town); Red church. South: Model boat shop in Curepipe; Grand Baisson Temple; Alexandria waterfall; Black River Gorge lookout; Rhumederie Chamarel; 7 sands; Curiousity Chamarel. Don't forget the beaches at Flic en Flac and La Morne.
All of these are easily accessible by car.
DS
South Africa
Honda Jazz
8/30/23
All sights and experiences were nice and memorable. We hated the traffic and the roads.
NM
South Africa
Nissan Micra
8/29/23
Travelling and touring the country
AS
India
Suzuki Ertiga
8/29/23
Mauritius is for travellers who love nature and it's scenic beauty
DB
France
Suzuki Celerio
8/13/23
Mauritius is a perfect spot for perfect hollidays
ER
South Africa
Suzuki Swift
8/12/23
You can not get the best out of a trip unless you are in control, self driving is the answer.
FR
South Africa
Suzuki Alto
7/28/23
Enjoyed the Anelia Resort that I stayed at.
RR
Netherlands
Nissan Micra
7/16/23
Mauritius is not an easy country to ride a car with cars stopping everywhere and dogs / people walking on the road
SF
Italy
Suzuki Swift
7/11/23
A beautiful island with vegetation close to the sea that creates a wonderful contrast. The food is delicious and the people kind. A nice holiday.
DJ
Canada
Hyundai Grand i10
7/6/23
Able to see many beaches and spot
JC
United Kingdom
Suzuki Celerio
6/29/23
Visited Black River Gorges National Park, and numerous beaches. It’s a small island so everywhere is a day trip. (Do watch out for potholes though as the roads can be a bit bumpy in places!)
JK
New Zealand
Suzuki Celerio
6/19/23
Bo'Valon Mall was a pleasure to shop in.
Climbed Lion Mountain .
Loved driving the Toyota Hybrid.
BM
Australia
Kia Picanto
6/18/23
Beach, visiting family
TW
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
6/5/23
We used Google offline maps It was easy to navigate and we have seen many amazing places that Mauritius has to offer.
MS
Slovenia
Kia Picanto
5/12/23
Renting a car in Mauritius gave us endless opurtunities to discover this amazing island. We did over 900km in 12 days, I was positively surprised with road conditions and road network. Freedom of visiting many places, stop when and where you want, which beach or interesting place to take, thats possible with the car.
GL
United Kingdom
Honda Jazz
3/19/23
I came for a business trip but still enjoy my time out
KM
Estonia
Nissan Micra
3/17/23
We liked the most sea, beaches and underwater world. Swimming with delfines. The local food was also very good.
EB
Norway
Kia Picanto
2/19/23
You can trust this rental company.
MM
Hungary
Suzuki Alto
2/7/23
Bois Cheri tea factory was amazing.
Rhumerie de Chamarel was nice, Grand basin the monkeys are aggressive.
CL
United Kingdom
Nissan Micra
12/19/22
ME
Seychelles
Hyundai i10
12/16/22
Car hire
JG
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
12/5/22
The car pick up office is with the others so no issues there. The payment is calculated on a calculator when you get there but there were no shocks in the price given.
HL
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
12/5/22
Mauritius is beautiful and has extremely friendly people. Driving on the left side on very narrow roads can be bit of a challenge
RS
United Kingdom
Perodua Axia
11/27/22
Flack market on a Sunday is a definite must, ant the temple at Grand Bassin is very calming
PV
Ireland
Hyundai i10
11/16/22
Visited all the good spots - the car gave us freedom to do it as we chose.
SF
United Kingdom
Suzuki Alto
11/15/22
We traveled all the way around Mauritius coastal roads and inland. Stayed at 4 locations. Fabulous beaches, nature and wildlife very interesting, people were friendly and helpful. Loved our rental car as it provided freedom to explore and get off the Beaton track. (Ebony Forest, Tamarind Falls, Botanical Gardens; dolphin whale watching, Ile aux cerfs) Roads were good particularly if you are a UK driver it’s like driving back home. Very Easy. Mauritius has so much to offer. A jewel in the Indian Ocean.
SM
United Kingdom
Hyundai Grand i10
11/11/22
Visiting loved ones
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Garuda Car Rental
9.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Coastal Cars
6.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
154
Total rental companies
37
Average daily price
$35.36
Lowest daily price
$18.90
Total cars available
2340
Top 37 suppliers in Mauritius in 2024
Garuda Car Rental
12 locations
$35 - $85
Carental Mauritius
13 locations
$32 - $131
Mauhire
4 locations
$36 - $77
Morisoleil Car Rental
2 locations
$28
CATH CAR RENTAL
11 locations
$37 - $49
Am38
1 location
$32 - $48
AutoRent Mauritius
5 locations
$32 - $61
Autounion
8 locations
$47 - $251
Easycab Rent A Car
3 locations
$36 - $114
Europcar
3 locations
$80 - $170
OTOQ
1 location
$66 - $105
Splash Car Holiday
1 location
$31 - $83
Mauriconnect Car Rental
1 location
$26 - $58
ABBYCAR
2 locations
First Car Rental
1 location
$62 - $82
Ace Ride Mauritius
18 locations
$29 - $91
Avis
17 locations
$86
SIXT
5 locations
$63 - $230
Hertz
3 locations
$62
Thrifty
5 locations
OLA Mauritius Car Rental
1 location
$38
Tan & Tej
1 location
$19 - $36
GreenMotion
1 location
$44 - $191
AKD Maurice
2 locations
$64
Hope Car Rental
12 locations
$43 - $101
Race Car Rental
1 location
$46 - $52
RightCars
1 location
$58 - $64
Royal Car Rental
13 locations
$35 - $162
Soleiro Car Rental
9 locations
$64 - $186
IDrive
19 locations
$30 - $82
Surprice
2 locations
$37 - $166
NUCarrentals
2 locations
$64 - $320
Street Rent A Car
4 locations
$42 - $68
Carwiz
1 location
$74 - $155
First Car
1 location
Inncar Holidays
1 location
$29 - $70
Coastal Cars
14 locations
$22 - $70
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