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Suzuki Swift 2024
$30.33per day · $212 for 7 days
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- No credit cardA debit card or cash works
- 84–97% no depositdepending on the city
- Free cancellationon 12–24% of offers, depending on the city
- Pay 15–20% nowThe rest at pick-up, in cash or by card
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How booking works
1
Choose a car
Compare offers from local rental companies and check the deposit, insurance and mileage before you book.
2
Pay a small part online
Usually about 15–20% of the rental price is paid when you book; 12–24% of offers can be cancelled for free in the cities we compare.
3
Pay the rest at pick-up
The rest is paid to the supplier when you collect the car: cash is accepted for 100% of cars and card payment for 68–87% in the cities we compare. No credit card is needed.
Cheapest cars in Mauritius right now
Lowest 7-day prices from local suppliers.
Across 317 offers in 3 cities for 2–9 Nov: $30.33–$573 per day.
Nissan March 2020
$30.33per day · $212 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto GT Line
$33.70per day · $236 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2023
$33.70per day · $236 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2023
$33.70per day · $236 for 7 days
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Suzuki Baleno
$33.70per day · $236 for 7 days
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Toyota Aqua
$33.70per day · $236 for 7 days
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Toyota Vitz
$33.70per day · $236 for 7 days
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Nissan March 2022
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Suzuki S-Presso
$33.95per day · $238 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2024
$35.14per day · $246 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2024
$35.93per day · $251 for 7 days
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Suzuki Dzire
$36.26per day · $254 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2024
$36.46per day · $255 for 7 days
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Nissan Micra
$37.07per day · $259 for 7 days
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Hyundai Grand i10
$37.07per day · $259 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2023
$37.07per day · $259 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2025
$37.73per day · $264 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2025
$37.73per day · $264 for 7 days
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Perodua Bezza
$38.19per day · $267 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2024
$38.19per day · $267 for 7 days
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Honda Fit
$38.19per day · $267 for 7 days
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Suzuki Fronx
$38.92per day · $272 for 7 days
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Kia Rio
$39.30per day · $275 for 7 days
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Suzuki Vitara Brezza
$39.30per day · $275 for 7 days
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Renault Kiger 2023
$39.30per day · $275 for 7 days
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Renault Kiger 2025
$39.30per day · $275 for 7 days
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Toyota Yaris
$39.31per day · $275 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2025
$39.31per day · $275 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2022
$39.31per day · $275 for 7 days
See conditions →How much does it cost to rent a car in Mauritius?
Renting a car in Mauritius starts at $30.33 a day for a 7-day rental: the lowest price across the 36 pick-up places we compare. Depending on the city, a typical car costs $50.54–$57.74 a day. Depending on the city, 84–97% of cars need no deposit at all.
| Pick-up places | 36 |
|---|---|
| Lowest / typical price per day | $30.33 / $50.54–$57.74 |
| Cars with no deposit, range by city | 84–97% |
| Cheapest month to start (November–March) | January, from $20.23 a day |
| Compact car | from $30.33 a day |
| SUV | from $38.92 a day |
Collect your car at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport when you land, or have it brought to your hotel in Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Belle Mare or anywhere else on the island. We compare car rental offers from local and international companies across the island, nearly all of them automatics.
Car hire in Mauritius by city: prices and deposits
Number of cars, lowest daily price and conditions in 36 places. Away from the airport, cars are delivered by the supplier to your hotel or address.
| Pick-up city | Cars | From / day | No deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flic en Flac | 103 | $33.95 | 88% |
| Grand Baie | 101 | $33.95 | 89% |
| Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 113 | $30.33 | 89% |
Other pick-up locations (33)
| Pick-up city | Cars | From / day | No deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacoas Phoenix | 62 | $33.99 | 94% |
| Albion | 67 | $31.46 | 94% |
| Balaclava | 82 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Bel Ombre | 91 | $36.76 | 88% |
| Belle Mare | 104 | $31.46 | 90% |
| Black River | 59 | $33.99 | 95% |
| Blue Bay | 60 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Cap Malheureux | 63 | $31.46 | 84% |
| Chamarel | 56 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Chemin Grenier | 44 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Cluny | 42 | $31.46 | 93% |
| Curepipe | 61 | $31.46 | 95% |
| Espérance | 42 | $31.46 | 93% |
| Grand Gaube | 67 | $33.99 | 91% |
| Grand River South East | 74 | $33.99 | 92% |
| Holyrood | 33 | $35.25 | 91% |
| La Flora | 55 | $33.99 | 95% |
| Le Morne | 96 | $36.76 | 89% |
| Mahebourg | 86 | $31.46 | 97% |
| Mont Choisy | 82 | $31.46 | 96% |
| Pereybèré | 85 | $31.46 | 96% |
| Pointe D'esny | 46 | $35.25 | 93% |
| Port Louis | 66 | $30.34 | 85% |
| Poste de Flacq | 65 | $33.99 | 95% |
| Quatre Bornes | 46 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Riviere du Rempart | 58 | $31.46 | 95% |
| Roches Noires | 75 | $31.46 | 87% |
| Saint Paul | 45 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Solférino | 32 | $39.33 | 91% |
| Tamarin | 71 | $33.99 | 90% |
| Trou Aux Biches | 98 | $31.46 | 90% |
| Trou D'eau Douce | 83 | $33.99 | 93% |
| Vieux Grand Port | 50 | $31.46 | 94% |
Deposit, payment and cancellation in Mauritius
84–97% of cars need no deposit, depending on the city
100% of cars can be paid for in cash at pick-up, in every city we compare
68–87% of cars can be paid for by card, depending on the city
12–24% of offers can be cancelled free of charge, depending on the city
100% of cars can be rented without a credit card, in every city we compare.
99–100% of cars have an automatic gearbox, depending on the city.
$25.85 per day when renting by the month.
15% less per day when renting by the month, compared with the weekly price.
Renting without a deposit in Mauritius
In the cities we compare, 84–97% of cars can be rented with no deposit at all. Nothing is blocked on your card. The “No deposit” button above the search shows only these cars. Deposit terms appear in the booking conditions before confirming.
Car hire prices in Mauritius
Prices by month in Mauritius
Lowest and typical (median) price per day for a 7-day rental starting mid-month, as currently listed. Months far ahead have fewer cars listed yet.
The cheapest month of November–March is January.
- Oct$72.77from $37.08 · short notice
- Nov$50.38from $29.22
- Dec$44.78from $24.16
- Jan$44.78from $20.23
- Feb$44.78from $20.23
- Mar$48.98from $20.23
- Apr$44.78from $24.72
- May$42.55from $24.72
- Jun$42.55from $24.72
- Jul$42.55from $24.72
Cheapest of November–March: JanuaryMost expensive of November–March: NovemberTypical / dayLowest / day
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| Month | Lowest / day | Typical / day | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $37.08 | $72.77 | 40 |
| November 2026 | $29.22 | $50.38 | 135 |
| December 2026 | $24.16 | $44.78 | 164 |
| January 2027 | $20.23 | $44.78 | 191 |
| February 2027 | $20.23 | $44.78 | 159 |
| March 2027 | $20.23 | $48.98 | 159 |
| April 2027 | $24.72 | $44.78 | 85 |
| May 2027 | $24.72 | $42.55 | 83 |
| June 2027 | $24.72 | $42.55 | 83 |
| July 2027 | $24.72 | $42.55 | 82 |
Prices by car class in Mauritius
Lowest price per day for a 7-day rental in each class and the number of cars currently listed.
| Class | Cars | From / day | Typical models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy & compact | 58 | $30.33 | Suzuki Swift, Nissan March, Kia Picanto GT Line |
| Mid-size & family | 11 | $44.91 | Suzuki Ertiga |
| SUV & crossover | 42 | $38.92 | Suzuki Fronx, Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Renault Kiger |
| Minivan & 7+ seats | 17 | $44.91 | Suzuki Ertiga |
| Premium | 2 | $129 | Mini Cooper S, Mercedes C180 |
A car can belong to several classes and is then counted in each of them.
Best prices found by date
Prices found for the rental dates shown below.
| Car | Dates | From / day |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Swift2025 · Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 21–28 Oct | $37.08$260 for 7 days |
| Hyundai Grand i102021 · Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 15–22 Nov | $29.22$204 for 7 days |
| Suzuki Swift2024 · Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 15–22 Dec | $24.16$169 for 7 days |
| Hyundai Grand i102021 · Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 15–22 Jan | $20.23$142 for 7 days |
| Hyundai Grand i102021 · Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 15–22 Feb | $20.23$142 for 7 days |
| Hyundai Grand i102021 · Mauritius Airport (MRU) | 15–22 Mar | $20.23$142 for 7 days |
When to book a car in Mauritius
Cars still available and prices for a week's rental, by how soon you pick up.
| Pick-up | Cars | From / day |
|---|---|---|
| In 3 days22 Oct | 34 | $38.19 |
| In 7 days26 Oct | 69 | $30.33 |
| In 14 days2 Nov | 113 | $30.33 |
| In 30 days18 Nov | 126 | $29.20 |
| In 60 days18 Dec | 158 | $24.15 |
In the week starting 2 Nov, the starting price is the same whichever day you pick up the car: $30.33 a day for a week's rental.
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Picking up at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International, on the south-east coast near Mahébourg, is the main international airport and a common place to collect a rental car after landing. You'll go through the usual paperwork and a walk-round check before you drive off, and returning the car works the same way in reverse, with a little extra time built in before a departure flight. Full details on how the hand-over works, what to bring, and drive times to Grand Baie, Flic en Flac and the other resort areas are on our page on car hire at Mauritius Airport.
Delivered to your hotel: Grand Baie, Flic en Flac, Belle Mare, Port Louis and beyond
Away from the airport, almost every car on the island is delivered rather than collected from a desk, and local and international suppliers draw on one island-wide fleet. That means the choice you see for Grand Baie is close to the choice for Belle Mare or Port Louis; what changes between areas is mostly how far the nearest delivery point is, not what cars are on offer. We check 36 places across the island, each with its own car count and starting daily price in the table below.
Where people usually ask for a car delivered:
- Grand Baie and Pereybère, on the lively north coast, with the widest choice of restaurants and nightlife on the island.
- Trou aux Biches and Mont Choisy, quieter beaches in the north-west, popular with families.
- Flic en Flac, Tamarin and Le Morne, the west and south-west coast, good for sunsets, surfing and kitesurfing.
- Bel Ombre, the resort cluster in the south, further from the main towns.
- Mahébourg and Blue Bay, south-east, close to the airport and the lagoon.
- Belle Mare and Trou d'Eau Douce, on the east coast, with golf courses and boat trips to the outer islets.
- Port Louis, Curepipe, Quatre Bornes and Vacoas, the capital and central plateau, where a car is handy for reaching the coast but parking is tighter downtown.
Port Louis is the outlier: hotel or apartment delivery still works there, but the compact centre has more traffic and paid on-street parking than anywhere else on the island, so ask your supplier about a car park near your accommodation if you're staying downtown rather than on the outskirts.
For delivery, give your address and arrival time when you book. Confirm the meeting and return points, and any delivery charge, in the chosen offer. Picking up in one place and dropping off in another, hotel to airport for instance, is often possible; check the offer for any fee. See our pages on car hire in Grand Baie and car hire in Flic en Flac for what's available in each.
Local and international rental companies compared
The offers on this page mix Mauritian companies with international brands, and neither dominates: local suppliers make up most of the delivered fleet, while international names are more visible at the airport. Beyond the name on the car, what actually differs between one offer and another is the deposit required, the insurance excess, the age of the car, and how far the supplier will deliver — all shown in each offer's own conditions, along with reviews. There's no reason to rule a company in or out by size alone; read what's included before you book.
To keep the price down: book ahead of the November peak rather than close to your travel dates, watch the January dip in the price-by-month chart above, choose one of the small automatics, and look at a longer rental if your trip allows it, since the per-day rate usually drops the longer you keep the car. The models that come up most often in the current fleet are Suzuki Swift, Perodua Bezza, Suzuki Fronx, Kia Picanto, Honda Fit.
We don't rank companies by name, because the offer in front of you tells you more than the brand does. Before comparing two otherwise similar cars, look at the photos, fuel policy, additional-driver terms and mileage allowance alongside the price.
Deposits, insurance and cancellation
Most offers (84–97%) ask for no deposit at all, which is the main difference from renting a car at home. Check the insurance included in each offer, its exclusions and any excess before you book; these terms vary by supplier and car. On the island's narrower coastal roads, cane-field lanes and tighter resort car parks, it's worth weighing up extra cover.
Free cancellation is only on a minority of offers (12–24%), so filter for it if your plans could still change. Payment is usually split between a part online at booking and the rest at hand-over; 100% of offers don't require a credit card at all, but check whether the balance at hand-over can be paid by card or only in cash.
Before driving, check whether roadside assistance is included and how to reach the supplier after a breakdown or accident. Follow the offer and local reporting requirements, and keep photos and documents.
Driving in Mauritius: rules, licence and safety
Mauritius drives on the left, as in the UK, with the steering wheel on the right — which matters little here, since nearly every rental car is an automatic (99–100%), so there's no gear change to relearn as well. The M1/M2 motorway linking north and south is straightforward and well surfaced. Away from it, coastal and village roads narrow quickly and share space with buses, scooters, pedestrians and the occasional dog, often with no pavement at all; it's worth avoiding unlit roads after dark where you can, and allowing extra time for Port Louis's rush-hour traffic.
On paperwork: bring your licence and passport to the hand-over. A UK photocard licence is accepted for driving, but rental suppliers can set stricter conditions, including an International Driving Permit. For other licences, check the official rule and your supplier’s conditions before travelling. Minimum age and any young-driver surcharge are set by each supplier and shown on the offer. Rules on speed, roundabouts and drink-driving are enforced; check the current limits with your supplier or a local source rather than assume they match home.
Drive times and a day around the island
Mauritius looks small on a map, and the distances are short, but the roads rarely let you go fast, so allow a full day with stops rather than trying to rush a loop in an afternoon. A typical route: start in the north around Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux, follow the west coast down to Flic en Flac, cut inland to Chamarel and the Black River Gorges, continue to Le Morne on the south-west tip, then the south coast at Bel Ombre and Gris Gris, finishing on the east coast at Blue Bay or Belle Mare. Traffic around Port Louis and village speed limits eat up more time than the distances suggest, so build in slack rather than a tight schedule.
For the car itself: a small automatic handles almost every road on the island comfortably, and a 4x4 is not normally needed on the main paved tourist routes; check the vehicle terms for any unpaved detour. Families travelling together can look at a 7-seater from $44.91 a day; premium cars exist in the fleet but only in small numbers.
Car hire in Mauritius: FAQ
Booking & payment
Can I rent a car in Mauritius without a deposit or credit card?
Yes. Across the 28 of 36 pick-up places with enough cars to compare, 84% (Cap Malheureux) to 97% (Mahebourg) of cars need no deposit, and 100% can be booked without a credit card, with the balance settled at hand-over. The cheapest no-deposit car currently starts from $30.33 a day; filter for it above if you'd rather not tie up a card.
Prices
How much does it cost to hire a car in Mauritius?
Prices start from $30.33 a day for the cheapest cars right now, with small automatics the least expensive class and SUVs from $38.92. Across the 28 of 36 pick-up places with enough cars to compare, a typical car costs $50.54–$57.74 a day. These prices were checked on ; they change with the season and how early you book, so the price-by-month chart and the calculator on this page give a realistic total for your dates.
Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Mauritius?
Longer rentals are available and usually work out cheaper per day than a short booking, though the exact terms and any monthly rate are set by each supplier rather than shown as a fixed island-wide price. Ask the supplier directly for a long-stay quote once you've narrowed down a car.
When is it cheapest to hire a car in Mauritius?
Of the months that are already fully listed, from November to March, January is the cheapest month to start a rental: from $20.23 a day, typically $44.78. November is the most expensive month, from $29.22 a day.
Documents & drivers
What documents do I need to hire a car in Mauritius?
Bring your driving licence and passport to the hand-over, plus the card used to book if a deposit is held. UK photocard licences are accepted for driving, but suppliers may ask for an International Driving Permit. If you hold another licence, check the official rule and your supplier’s terms before travelling.
Can I drive in Mauritius with a UK or US licence, or do I need an IDP?
A UK photocard licence is accepted for driving in Mauritius, but rental suppliers may ask for an International Driving Permit. For a US or other licence, confirm the official rule and your supplier’s terms before travelling.
Pick-up & return
Can I pick up a rental car at Mauritius airport when I land?
Yes. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport is a common pick-up point after landing. Compare the current airport offers and hand-over instructions with hotel delivery before deciding. Full details on the hand-over and drive times to the main resort areas are on the Mauritius Airport car hire page.
Can the rental car be delivered to my hotel?
Some offers support hotel or villa delivery and a different drop-off point such as the airport. Confirm the address, meeting point and any fee in the selected offer.
Roads & trips
Which side of the road do they drive on, and is it safe to drive in Mauritius?
Mauritius drives on the left, as in the UK, and automatic cars are available, so there's no gear change to adjust to as well. Driving is manageable with care: the main motorway is easy, but coastal and village roads are narrower and share space with buses, scooters and pedestrians, so take it slower there, especially after dark.
How long does it take to drive around Mauritius?
Allow a full day with stops rather than trying to circle the island in an afternoon. Distances between the coasts look short on a map, but village speed limits and traffic around Port Louis add up. A typical loop takes in the north, west, south-west highlands and south or east coast in a single, unhurried day.
Other questions
Is it worth renting a car in Mauritius?
Yes, if you're staying outside a single resort or want to see more than one part of the island. Public transport is workable but slow between the coasts, and a car gives you the freedom to move at your own pace. If you're staying at one all-inclusive resort and not planning to leave it, you may not need one at all.
Which car rental company is best in Mauritius?
There's no single best company: we compare local Mauritian suppliers and international brands side by side, and the right pick depends on the deposit, insurance excess, car age and delivery area you need, more than on the name on the car. Read the conditions and reviews on each offer above before booking.
Can I rent a car on Rodrigues?
Not through this page — Rodrigues is a separate island, reached by a domestic flight from Mauritius, and its small car fleet is run by local operators on the island itself rather than listed here. Arrange a car once you arrive, or ask your accommodation to help.
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