How to get to your holiday villa in Mauritius from the airport?

You have just landed in Mauritius and want to get to your holiday villa as soon as possible. To make things as convenient as possible we suggest two options: renting a private car or a shuttle transfer.

Rent a car in Mauritius

You wish to enjoy your stay in Mauritius and move around at your own pace? Renting a private vehicle is the best option.

The major international car rental companies are represented in Mauritius and there are also a large number of local companies. The fleet is composed of very good condition, economical vehicles, both manual and automatic. The rate varies according to the type of vehicle, the duration of the rental period and the season. During peak periods (Christmas holidays or July-August), it is recommended to book your car in advance.

The major rental agencies have a counter at the airport, while the smaller agencies drop off the vehicle on arrival. You can therefore go directly to the counter without having made a reservation. Rental vehicles are disinfected in order to comply with health standards related to the pandemic.

Our advice: Book your vehicle at the same time as your stay. Plan ahead by asking our concierges when you book online, and they will advise you on our usual car hire providers. You will thus get our recommendations to find the best car rental company or to compare prices.

Getting a transfer from the airport

It’s your holiday in Mauritius and you want to immerse yourself in the country before renting a car? Private transfer is what you need. As soon as you leave the airport, you are greeted by a driver and taken directly to our resort. Comfortably seated, you can enjoy the landscape to the full. 

Our advice: Book your transfer at the same time as your stay. This concierge service is included in our offer. We have been working with a trusted partner for several years.

7 important things to know about driving in Mauritius

•  To drive in Mauritius, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence. The minimum age is 17 for moped drivers. Foreign travellers visiting Mauritius are subject to the same conditions.
• We drive on the left side of the road. Visitors who are not used to this type of driving should be very careful, especially on roundabouts where the first reflex is to look left. The priorities are therefore reversed.
• The speed limit is 60km/h in populated areas (towns and villages), 80km/h in rural areas and 110km/h on motorways. There are many speed cameras posted on our road network, as well as mobile patrols.
• The road network is generally good, with motorways and secondary roads. Some urban areas are very congested during rush hour (7-9am in the morning, 4:30-6:30pm in the afternoon). Plan your travel outside these times if possible.
• Mauritians are not very disciplined on the road: watch out for motorbikes that don’t turn on their blinkers, those that overtake on the left and don’t mark the stop sign, and pedestrians who don’t use zebra crossings. The roadside is sometimes the place where dogs gather (a “wedding” as the locals call it) and in some villages, chickens and roosters are blatantly ignoring the priority due to vehicles.
• Cigarettes are not allowed on board if the driver is accompanied by a passenger. The blood alcohol level is limited to 0.27g/l (the equivalent of a small glass) and a positive breathalyzer test can get you a night at the station: if you must go out and drink, take a taxi instead
• The distance from the airport to Marguery Villas is forty-five minutes, from the airport to Mythic Suites & Villas one hour and ten minutes.

You have opted for a rental car during your stay? The rules for driving in Mauritius are: drive carefully, keep to the left and be aware of other vehicles and pedestrians. Discover our beautiful destination by yourself!

Contact our concierges to check our car rental companies and organise your stay:

Jonathan at Marguery Villas: concierge@marguery-villas.com

Lencelay at Mythic Suites & Villas: concierge@mythic-resort.com

Would you like to reach your hotel residence by taxi? Please see our recommended taxi companies in our travel guides soon.