How to Get Around Mauritius

How transport works in Mauritius

Rent a car US$25–40/day — driving is left-hand, roads good, 90 min crosses the island. Uber-alternative Yugo works in main areas. Taxis pre-negotiated (airport SSR to Grand Baie MUR2,500, Le Morne MUR3,500). Public bus network cheap MUR30–60 but slow. Most resorts include full-board — day-trips by hotel car US$80–150.

Your options compared

• Rental car

  US$25–40/day — Sixt + Europcar + Avis at airport; left-hand driving.

• Yugo (ride-hail app)

  Works in Grand Baie + Port Louis + tourist zones; MUR300–1,500 per ride.

• Taxi

  Pre-negotiated flat fares — hotel-to-airport MUR2,000–3,500; day-hire MUR3,000–5,000.

• Public bus

  MUR30–60 per ride — extensive network but slow.

Passes and tickets

None — cash + card per ride. Contactless not universal.

Local transport tips

Rent car for interior + Chamarel + Black River Gorges; scooter accident-heavy — cars safer. Google Maps + Waze work well.

Arriving from the airport

• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)

  Resort transfers US$40–100; taxi flat rates Grand Baie MUR2,500, Le Morne MUR3,500; rental car at airport US$25–40/day. Public bus 198 to Mahébourg MUR35 (30 min).

Do you need a rental car?

Inside Mauritius a car is usually a liability — parking and traffic cost more than transit. A rental earns its keep for day trips and regional drives, so compare rates only for the days you actually leave the city.