Self-driving in Mauritius is an ideal way to feel at home on your vacation island. What's more, you'll have the freedom to explore the island natural beauty on your own schedule.

To rent a car in Mauritius, you have to be 18 years old or more and have a valid driving license issued since one year minimum. Driving is English style; that is cars drive on the left-hand side of the road.

For the most part, public roads on the islands are in good shape. Mauritius has two types of roads: motorway and side roads. The motorway is divided into two parts: the first one links the southern part from the Airport to Grand-Baie the Northern part passing through the busy capital city Port Louis, the second one, links the center of the Island from Ebène to Terre-Rouge avoiding the traffic jam of Port Louis. Side roads are found everywhere which interlink the main cities, villages and attractions.

About traffic Jam, from Monday to Friday, areas such as Port Louis, Ebene, Quatre Bornes are overcrowded during Peak hours especially between 07:30 and 09:00 am and between 04:30 and 06:00 pm.

Mauritius has its own particular driving laws, for your safety, be aware of the following general driving rules:

  • Fastening your seatbelt is compulsory wherever you sit;
  • No use of Mobile phone is allowed while driving;
  • Smoking is forbidden with minimum 2 passengers in the car – including the driver;
  • The blood-alcohol level in Mauritius is “0” therefore zero tolerance.

Speed limit varies between 30 and 50 km/h in town and on secondary roads and between 60 and 110 km/h on the motorway, depending on the area. We strongly advise you to be extra vigilant on road as many speed cameras have been set up all around the Island and even if you are driving with a foreign license, the car rental agency can send you the bill in case of a fine.

The fuel goes from Rupees 38 to Rs 45 per litre which is equal to approx. 1,00€ while the diesel goes from Rupees 34 to Rs 40 per litre which is equal to approx. 0,80 €. Filling stations are located all around the island Indian Oil, Shells, Total and some like Engen are open 24/7.