Tips for a successful car rental in Mauritius

Your holidays in Mauritius are just around the corner? Your flight ticket is paid, your holiday rental or hotel booked? You now only have to find the perfect alternative to move around and admire the paradisiacal landscapes. Several means of transport are available on the island. Buses are available, but are often irregular. As for taxis, prices can quickly go up when it comes to tourist. The car rental remains the practical solution to visit the most beautiful places of the country in complete freedom.

Why choose Royal Car Rental?

To ensure a quality car rental, at competitive price, it is advisable to avoid hiring a car from major retailers at the airport. Local agencies such as Royal Car Rental will offer better value for money and personalized service. The prices are known to be two times cheaper at a local car rental agency. With Royal Car Rental, you will pay 25 euros per day for a Suzuki Celerio, 30 euros per day for a compact category vehicle such as Nissan Micra and Toyota Vitz. In the category of luxury cars, it will cost 45 euros / day for a Toyota Corolla Allion and 100 euros / day for a Mini Cooper. The stars of the Economy category, Kia Picanto and Suzuki Swift are rented as from 28 euros / day.

At Royal Car Rental, we also offer great benefits such as free GPS, unlimited mileage, insurance coverage and free additional driver.

A quick tour on our website will convince you of our efficiency.

Driving on the left side of the road 

In Mauritius, like most of the former British colonies, we drive on the left side of the road. This is a real challenge for the driver whose steering wheel is not on the usual side. In order to go for road trips worth the drive in Mauritius, you must have a valid international driving license for over a year. If you have never driven on the left, choose a vehicle with an automatic transmission to avoid handling the gearbox with your left hand. By doing this, you will stay more focused and more comfortable on the road.

Small advice from a daily Mauritian driver: pay attention to roundabouts and in the centre. On the roads of Mauritius, the priority is on the right, the speed is regulated at 40 km / h in the city, between 60 km / h and 110 km / h on the highway. Avoid big cities between 7:30 to 9:30 and 15:30 to 18:00, because these are peak hours. In addition, be aware that it is not allowed to have more than 50mg of alcohol in the blood.

Last tip: to ensure the best rates and availability of your favourite car, remember to contact our car rental agency once your flight and your accommodation are booked.