Is it difficult to drive in Mauritius?

It's relatively safe to drive in Mauritius. The roads are in good condition, most drivers are courteous, and you won't usually encounter people speeding excessively (although there are a few exceptions). As in anywhere else in the world, you always need to be aware of your surroundings.



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There are some main roads and a few of the main roads now have speed cameras. However there are a series of small country roads which you might have encountered in Ireland. The only issue is that the driving style of locals can be erratic, too much pulling out of side roads without a proper lookout etc.

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“Foreigners with a driving licence issued by a competent authority in their respective countries are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius”, according to Goinsamy Veerasamy, Commanding Officer of Mauritius Police Traffic Branch.

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There are buses too, but there may not be a bus stop near your hotel. And while fares are cheap, your bus can take a long time to come and disrupt your daily itinerary. The best option is to rent a car, as it is convenient and won't cost you a big fortune. Pingouin Car Rental is one of the best choices in Mauritius.

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Currently self driving and no problems - except the buses are a pain and slow you down. But overall no problems and you can really suit yourself. We have toured the north, south and west as well as the internal National park area - just the east left to do!

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Enjoy your own personal ride for 8 consecutive hours a day in a car (for up to 4 person) With a personal driver on-hire to take you around, you also have the opportunity to get to know a local – and learn more about the people of Mauritius, too!

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How many days do you need in Mauritius? About 7 to 10 days would be perfect for a trip to Mauritius. A trip of any shorter duration would not allow you to enjoy all the major attractions and activities in Mauritius in a hassle-free and leisurely manner.

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Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.

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Buses are an inexpensive way to get around the island and travel everywhere except from the uninhabited Plaine Champagne and Le Morne Peninsula. The main transport hubs are Port Louis in the north, Curepipe and Quatre Bornes on the central plateau, Flacq in the east and Mahébourg in the south.

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Spend At Least 7 Days In Mauritius If tourists have more time, 10 days will offer them a perfect vacation with a more flexible itinerary. Without seeing any of the area's beaches, a trip to Mauritius would be incomplete. Le Morne, The Flic en Flac Beach, and the Grand Baie are among the island's top beaches.

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