Renault Kwid
$31.41per day · $220 for 7 days
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- No credit cardA debit card or cash works
- 84% no deposit59 cars
- Free cancellationon 20% of offers
- Pay 15–20% nowThe rest at pick-up, in cash or by card
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Cheapest cars from today's check
Renault Kwid2020 · No deposit9–16 Nov 2026$31.41per day · 7 days.webp?1762852522)
Suzuki S-Presso2024 · No deposit9–16 Nov 2026$33.93per day · 7 days
Suzuki Swift2024 · No deposit9–16 Nov 2026$36.43per day · 7 days
Suzuki Celerio2024 · No deposit9–16 Nov 2026$36.43per day · 7 days
Suzuki Swift2023 · No deposit9–16 Nov 2026$36.86per day · 7 daysHow booking works
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Compare offers from local rental companies and check the deposit, insurance and mileage before you book.
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Pay a small part online
Usually about 15–20% of the rental price is paid when you book; 20% of offers can be cancelled for free.
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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 67%. No credit card is needed.
Cheapest cars in Port Louis right now
Lowest 7-day prices from local suppliers.
Prices for 9–16 Nov: $31.41–$567 per day.
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Suzuki S-Presso
$33.93per day · $237 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2024
$36.43per day · $255 for 7 days
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Suzuki Celerio 2024
$36.43per day · $255 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2023
$36.86per day · $258 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2025
$37.69per day · $264 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2025
$37.69per day · $264 for 7 days
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Renault Kiger
$39.27per day · $275 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2024
$39.27per day · $275 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto GT Line
$40.07per day · $280 for 7 days
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Perodua Bezza 2025
$41.46per day · $290 for 7 days
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Nissan Micra
$43.43per day · $304 for 7 days
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Hyundai Grand i10
$43.43per day · $304 for 7 days
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Perodua Bezza 2024
$43.98per day · $308 for 7 days
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Nissan Magnite
$44.41per day · $311 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2024
$44.87per day · $314 for 7 days
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Suzuki Ertiga
$44.87per day · $314 for 7 days
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Toyota Yaris
$46.16per day · $323 for 7 days
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Honda Fit 2023
$46.16per day · $323 for 7 days
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Suzuki Fronx 2025
$48.01per day · $336 for 7 days
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Honda Fit 2021
$48.40per day · $339 for 7 days
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Toyota Aqua
$48.40per day · $339 for 7 days
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Suzuki Celerio 2023
$48.88per day · $342 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2023
$49.04per day · $343 for 7 days
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Nissan March
$50.16per day · $351 for 7 days
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Perodua Bezza 2024
$50.16per day · $351 for 7 days
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Suzuki Fronx 2024
$50.41per day · $353 for 7 days
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Chery Tiggo 4
$50.48per day · $353 for 7 days
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Kia Picanto 2025
$51.28per day · $359 for 7 days
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Suzuki Swift 2025
$51.28per day · $359 for 7 days
See conditions →How much does it cost to rent a car in Port Louis?
On , we checked 70 offers in Port Louis for a 7-day rental; a typical car costs about $54.65 a day. 84% of cars need no deposit at all.
| Offers checked | 70 |
|---|---|
| Lowest / typical price per day | $31.41 / $54.65 |
| Cars with no deposit | 84% |
| Cheapest month to start (November–March) | January, from $22.47 a day |
| 30-day rental | from $26.97 a day |
| Cars with an automatic gearbox | 99% |
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius and the point where its two motorways begin. The car is delivered to your hotel or apartment in the city, or collected at the airport and driven in along the M1.
Deposit, payment and cancellation in Port Louis
84% of cars need no deposit
100% of cars can be paid for in cash at pick-up
20% of offers can be cancelled free of charge
100% of offers include unlimited mileage
67% of cars can be paid by card.
62 cars are listed in the young-driver category. Minimum age and licence tenure depend on the offer.
Renting without a deposit in Port Louis
59 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 Port Louis
Prices by month in Port Louis
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$73.83from $44.87 · short notice
- Nov$61.47from $30.34
- Dec$60.35from $33.39
- Jan$50.72from $22.47
- Feb$49.11from $22.47
- Mar$46.06from $22.47
- Apr$45.74from $25.84
- May$45.74from $25.84
- Jun$45.74from $25.84
- Jul$45.74from $25.84
- Aug$45.74from $25.84
Cheapest of November–March: JanuaryMost expensive of November–March: DecemberTypical / dayLowest / day
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| Month | Lowest / day | Typical / day | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $44.87 | $73.83 | 29 |
| November 2026 | $30.34 | $61.47 | 65 |
| December 2026 | $33.39 | $60.35 | 83 |
| January 2027 | $22.47 | $50.72 | 110 |
| February 2027 | $22.47 | $49.11 | 82 |
| March 2027 | $22.47 | $46.06 | 82 |
| April 2027 | $25.84 | $45.74 | 46 |
| May 2027 | $25.84 | $45.74 | 47 |
| June 2027 | $25.84 | $45.74 | 47 |
| July 2027 | $25.84 | $45.74 | 47 |
| August 2027 | $25.84 | $45.74 | 47 |
Prices by car class in Port Louis
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 | 37 | $31.41 | Renault Kwid, Suzuki S-Presso, Suzuki Swift |
| Mid-size & family | 7 | $44.87 | Suzuki Ertiga |
| SUV & crossover | 25 | $39.27 | Renault Kiger, Nissan Magnite, Suzuki Fronx |
| Minivan & 7+ seats | 13 | $44.87 | Suzuki Ertiga, Mitsubishi Xpander, Kia Carens |
| Premium | 1 | $129 | Mini Cooper S |
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 Swift2023 | 29 Oct – 5 Nov | $44.87$314 for 7 days |
| Kia Picanto2022 | 15–22 Nov | $30.34$212 for 7 days |
| Suzuki Swift2024 | 15–22 Dec | $33.39$234 for 7 days |
| Suzuki Celerio2022 | 15–22 Jan | $22.47$157 for 7 days |
| Suzuki Celerio2023 | 15–22 Feb | $22.47$157 for 7 days |
| Suzuki Celerio2023 | 15–22 Mar | $22.47$157 for 7 days |
Price per day by rental length in Port Louis
Daily prices in today's listings for rentals of 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days starting on the same day.
By the month the price starts at $26.97 a day. That is about 11% less per day than the weekly price.
Prices by pickup date in Port Louis
Saved quotes for 7-day rentals on the dates shown, from our booking partner’s catalogue. Each row covers a different trip; this comparison does not measure how prices change as you wait to book.
| Dates | Cars | From / day |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct – 5 Nov 2026 | 29 | $44.87 |
| 2–9 Nov 2026 | 52 | $33.66 |
| 9–16 Nov 2026 | 70 | $31.41 |
| 25 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | 70 | $33.34 |
| 25 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | 76 | $33.34 |
For the observed pickup dates (9–15 Nov 2026), the minimum daily rate for a 7-day rental reaches its minimum for pickup on 9 November 2026 and its maximum on 10 November 2026.
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Which hire car suits Port Louis and its roads?
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, and both motorways, the M1 to the airport and the M2 to the north, start from it. Of 70 offers for the city, compacts begin at $31.41 a day and SUVs at $39.27. The models that turn up most often right now are Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Ertiga, Suzuki Fronx, Perodua Bezza, Kia Picanto.
Finding good-value car hire in Port Louis
Port Louis offers begin at $31.41 a day, with Renault Kwid among the lowest-priced models. Cars that need no deposit make up 84% of the list, and 20% of the offers can be cancelled free of charge.
Can the hire car be delivered to my hotel in Port Louis?
A delivery option is attached to 100% of the Port Louis offers, so the car can be brought to a hotel or apartment in the capital. The centre is compact, so a landmark such as the Caudan Waterfront, the Central Market or the Central Railway Station is the easiest way to describe the meeting point.
Collecting at MRU airport and driving to Port Louis
The capital is on one road from the airport: the M1, a dual carriageway, runs from the airport entrance through the Saint Jean and Reduit junctions and the Caudan Roundabout to Labourdonnais Square in Port Louis. Car hire at Mauritius Airport has the desk and paperwork.
Day trips and drives from Port Louis by hire car
The M2 dual carriageway leaves Port Louis for the north and ends at the Sottise roundabout, passing the Pamplemousses and Forbach roundabouts on the way. It is the direction of the botanical garden at Pamplemousses and of the north coast, covered in car hire in Grand Baie.
The Metro Express light rail has two interchanges in the city, Immigration and Victoria Urban Terminal, at the Port Louis end of its line to Curepipe. Quatre Bornes and the plateau can therefore be reached by rail or by the M1. The Mauritius car hire page has the island-wide drives.
Parking and sights in Port Louis
Le Caudan Waterfront has parking facilities alongside its shops, restaurants and cafés, and the Blue Penny Museum next door displays the Blue Mauritius stamps. The Central Market, where Mauritians come for curries, dholl puri and herbal tea, and Chinatown are close by.
Aapravasi Ghat, the surviving immigration depot for indentured labourers from India and other countries, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Citadel, also called Fort Adelaide, stands on the hill above the city, and the Natural History Museum is in the Mauritius Institute Building.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a deposit to hire a car in Port Louis?
Port Louis cars without a deposit are 84% of the list and begin at $31.41 a day. The other offers hold an amount on a card, with the sum shown in the conditions.
Can I hire a car in Port Louis without a credit card?
Port Louis offers that need no credit card make up 100% of the list, and 100% allow cash at the hand-over.
What is the cheapest car hire available in Port Louis right now?
Cars for Port Louis start from $31.41 a day, and the median across the offers is $54.65. Models such as Renault Kwid sit at the low end.
What documents do I need to hire a car in Port Louis, Mauritius?
Your driving licence is the main document. UK photocard licences are accepted for driving in Mauritius, but a supplier can still ask for an International Driving Permit, and the Mauritius hub page has the licence rules for other countries.
Can a rental car be delivered to my hotel in Port Louis?
Hotels and apartments in the capital are served by 100% of the offers. The meeting point and any charge are set in the offer, so name the street or a landmark such as the Caudan Waterfront.
How far is Port Louis from MRU airport and how long does the drive take?
The capital is on one road from the airport: the M1 dual carriageway runs from the airport entrance past the Saint Jean and Reduit junctions and the Caudan Roundabout to Labourdonnais Square in Port Louis. Port Louis is about 45 km along the M1 from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam airport.
Can I drive a hire car from Port Louis to other parts of Mauritius?
The M2 leads north to Sottise and the M1 south-east to the airport. A different return place, such as the airport, may carry a fee that is set in the offer.
Are automatic cars available to hire in Port Louis?
Port Louis lists 99% of its cars as automatics. Driving is on the left, including on the M1 and M2.
Which car is best for driving in and around Port Louis?
A compact is enough for the city, where the sights near the waterfront lie close together and the M1 and M2 are the two roads out. Compacts start from $31.41 a day; an SUV or people carrier only adds room for passengers.
Is it worth hiring a car in Port Louis rather than using taxis?
A car earns its place on days out of the capital, along the M2 to the north or the M1 to the plateau and the airport. Within the city the main sights near the waterfront are close together.
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