Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Mauritius with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Mauritius?
You should book your car hire in Mauritius around 52 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Mauritius?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Morisoleil Car Rental (15,04 €/day), MauriConnect (16,92 €/day), and Cath Car Rental (18,31 €/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Mauritius?
Hires in the Small category (Class Mini Car or similar) are the most popular option in Mauritius, costing 27 €/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as 13 €/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mauritius?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Mauritius is September at an average cost of 28 €/day. February is the most expensive month to hire a car in Mauritius when prices are 39 €/day on average, which tends to be 5% above the yearly average hire price for Mauritius.
Which car hire company in Mauritius has the most locations?
Cocowave and Avis each operate 4 locations in Mauritius, more than any other car hire company.
Mauritius car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Mauritius by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
19 € - 30 €
All Car Types
50 € - 61 €
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Mauritius?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Mauritius?
Small car hire in Mauritius typically costs around 27 € per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average 19 € per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 51% cheaper than the average car hire in Mauritius, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Mauritius typically costs around 80 € per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 63 € per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 32% more expensive than the average car hire in Mauritius, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Mauritius typically costs around 99 € per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 71 € per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 45% more expensive than the average car hire in Mauritius but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in Mauritius typically costs around 52 € per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average 49 € per day, which is about 6% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 6% cheaper than the average car hire in Mauritius, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Mauritius typically costs around 46 € per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average 40 € per day, which is about 14% less than the yearly average. Vans can be 17% cheaper than the average car hire in Mauritius, yet they are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Mauritius typically costs around 60 € per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 52 € per day, which is about 14% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 9% more expensive than the average car hire in Mauritius but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Mauritius typically costs around 129 € per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 97 € per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 58% more expensive than the average car hire in Mauritius but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Mauritius typically costs around 98 € per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average 94 € per day, which is about 5% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 44% more expensive than the average car hire in Mauritius but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
MauriConnect
Medium
28 €/day
24 €/day
Top tips for hiring a car in Mauritius
The use of toll roads is a recent phenomenon in Mauritius, so avoiding them will not be too difficult for the foreseeable future; but you might consider using them to avoid heavy congestion on much-used roads and highways, or resort to public transportation. Plans are also in place for a new metro system to address the problem of chronic traffic conditions.
Parking is free and unrestricted outside of Port Louis and other major cities, which will come as a relief to anyone who decides to rent a car in Mauritius. You will need a ticket in order to park in one of the urban centers; those can be obtained from any petrol station you pass. Parking rates are generally about 10 MUR (about 0.30 USD) per half hour and fines are common, so plan accordingly.
There are few traffic lights in use in Mauritius outside of urban areas, so vigilance is required when approaching any intersections or roundabouts in rural areas. Also, there are very strict policies about driving while under the influence, so it is not recommended to drive your rental car if you have had a couple of drinks. Be safe and use a designated driver, or get a cab instead.
Among the major tourist attractions in Mauritius are Black River Gorges National Park in the south and the Le Morne Brabant peninsula in the southwest, where land meets the Indian Ocean. If you love coastal drives, take the A3 south from Port Louis, which becomes Route 89 around Black River, running parallel to the coast through Le Morne and beyond, when it becomes the A9 along the southern coast.
25% of our users found a car hire in Mauritius for 24 € or less
Small rental cars in Mauritius are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Mauritius
How much does it cost to rent a car in Mauritius?
On average a rental car in Mauritius costs 28 € per day.
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Mauritius are Port Louis (88% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Mauritius), Flic en Flac (4%) and Mahébourg (3%).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Mauritius?
On average a rental car in Mauritius costs 195 € per week (28 € per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Mauritius?
On average a rental car in Mauritius costs 834 € per month (28 € per day).
What is driving like in Mauritius?
Drivers must use the left side of the road when driving in Mauritius; additionally, front and rear occupants of the rental car are required by law to wear a seatbelt. A valid US license alone is sufficient to operate a rental, as long as your stay does not exceed one month. Thereafter, an International Driver’s Permit will be required.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Mauritius?
When considering whether to rent a car in Mauritius, you should know that the minimum age to rent a car is 21, with the condition that you have been driving at least 1 year prior to renting a vehicle. Most companies will apply a fee for drivers under the age of 24, and you should be advised that this age requirement is 25 at Avis and that the fee charged is 230 MUR (6.68 USD) per day.
How much does petrol cost in Mauritius?
When you need to pull into a petrol station in Mauritius, it’s good to have an idea of the fuel prices at the pump. On average, a liter of diesel will cost roughly 35 MUR (1.02 USD) and about 3.85 USD per gallon. Cars using petrol will have to pay about 44 MUR (roughly 1.28 USD) per liter and approximately 4.84 USD for a gallon.
What are the speed limits in Mauritius?
Driving your rental car through the countryside in Mauritius, you should not go faster than 80 km/h (about 50 mph), and if you are anywhere in a city or populated area, then you should not exceed 40 km/h or 25 mph. However, once you reach the highways, you are allowed to accelerate up to 100 km/h (62 mph).
Car rental directory
1First Car Rental car hire locations in Mauritius
95 Locations
Sunnycars car hire locations in Mauritius
80 Locations
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL car hire locations in Mauritius
45 Locations
Avis car hire locations in Mauritius
33 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in Mauritius
24 Locations
Soleiro Rental car hire locations in Mauritius
23 Locations
Royal Car Rental car hire locations in Mauritius
19 Locations
Pingouin Car car hire locations in Mauritius
18 Locations
IDrive car hire locations in Mauritius
18 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in Mauritius
15 Locations
Morisoleil Car Rental car hire locations in Mauritius
15 Locations
Cath Car Rental car hire locations in Mauritius
14 Locations
Car hire locations in Mauritius
Everything you need to know for your car rental in Mauritius
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