Car Hire at Mauritius Airport

Airport travel guide

Hire a car at Mauritius Airport! Then drive to Grand Bay to enjoy the beaches, bars, and restaurants, the laid-back island atmosphere and lively nightlife. Pereybère is another great beach that’s easy to reach with your rental. At a lot of beaches, you can take a boat trip, scuba dive, water ski, or go dolphin and whale watching. You can also head inland to take a jungle tour.

There’s a beautiful Maheswarnath Hindu temple in the village of Triolet, and if you’re travelling with kids, take a day trip to see the animals at the Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes. The village of Flacq has a terrific food market, perfect for lunch on the go. And be sure to try Mauritian cuisine—it’s a delicious mix of Indian, French, and African influences.

Mauritius isn’t big, but there’s so much to explore. So why not get a longer term car rental, extend your vacation, and discover more? You can even pick up your car at Mauritius Airport and drop it off at a different location. Start planning your adventure now!

Mauritius Airport is also called Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and Aéroport international Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam.

Top international routes

• Saint-Denis
• Saint-Pierre
• Johannesburg
• Dubai
• Antananarivo
• Paris

Main airlines

Air Mauritius, Air Austral, South African Airways, British Airways, Air France, and Condor

Terminals

The single passenger terminal serves both local and international flights. It was opened in 2013 and is designed to resemble Ravenala or “Traveller’s palm,” a tropical plant that grows in Mauritius and on other islands in the Indian Ocean.

Location

The airport is located about 48 km (30 mi) southeast of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, a trip that takes slightly less than one hour by car. Motorways M2 and M1 are the main roads connecting Mauritius Airport to Port Louis. Many other famous Mauritian destinations are also near the airport - Black River Gorges National Park is 30 km (18 mi) west and can be reached in 40 minutes, Curepipe is 25 km (16 mi) northwest and can be reached in 25 minutes, and Blue Bay is just 11 km (6.8 mi) southeast and takes 15 minutes to reach by a car.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at US$15 per day
• Medium cars - starting at US$22 per day
• Large cars - starting at US$26 per day
• SUVs - starting at US$39 per day
• People Carriers - starting at US$39 per day
• Convertibles - starting at US$150 per day
• Premium cars - starting at US$203 per day
• Station wagons - starting at US$39 per day

Car hire desks

You’ll find the car hire area to your left after exiting the airport, behind the car park. It’s easy to walk there.

Services and facilities

You can dine at one the fast food stands or snack bars or in a restaurant. There are several stores, gift shops, and duty-free outlets. You’ll also find ATMs, baby care facilities, a medical service, post office, prayer room, and shower facilities.

Nearest petrol station

One of the nearest gas stations, Total Maurice, is located at Plaine Magnien, next to A10 Royal Road, and can be reached in about seven minutes. There are other gas stations on the way to Port Louis and on the island of Mauritius. Do keep in mind, however, that most are closed at night.