Driving in Mauritius for tourists

Which side of the road do you drive on in Mauritius?

Mauritius drives on the left. If you normally drive on the right, take the first 30 minutes slowly after airport pickup — stick to the M1, avoid rushing into Port Louis peak hour, and use a quiet west-coast road to recalibrate.

Documents tourists need to rent a car

1. Valid driving licence held for at least 12 months
2. Passport
3. International Driving Permit if your licence is not in English or French
4. WhatsApp confirmation from Tiloto with pickup time

SSR Airport pickup tips

SSR International Airport sits in the southeast near Plaine Magnien. Most tourists head west toward Flic en Flac / Le Morne or north toward Grand Baie. Tell Tiloto your flight number so we time the handoff after immigration and baggage.

Speed limits and local rhythm

• Motorways (M1/M2): typically up to 110 km/h where signed
• Main roads: often 80 km/h
• Built-up villages: commonly 40–60 km/h
• Expect buses stopping frequently and scooters filtering

Roads worth planning in daylight

Chamarel and the Black River Gorges National Park approaches are winding and scenic. Visit in daylight, keep fuel above a quarter tank, and download offline maps before you lose signal in the hills.

Fuel, parking, and payment

Petrol stations are widespread on coastal corridors. Carry some cash (MUR) for smaller lots and street parking attendants. Card payment is common at larger stations and hotels.

Which Tiloto car should you book?

Next steps

Build a custom plan in the Mauritius trip planner, or message Tiloto on WhatsApp with your dates.