Car rental in Blue Bay
Cars from local rental companies in Blue Bay: pick your dates to see real cars with total price, deposit and insurance.
Cars in Blue Bay
Pick pick-up and drop-off dates — the form shows available cars, total price, deposit and insurance.
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Driving in Mauritius: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
An EU/EEA licence is valid on its own in Mauritius — no IDP needed.
A UK licence is valid on its own in Mauritius — no IDP needed.
A US licence is valid on its own in Mauritius — no IDP needed.
Foreign licences valid for visits under about 4 weeks; for longer stays an IDP or local permit is needed. Rental firms often ask for an IDP for licences not in English/French.
No road tolls.
Tip: Roads are narrow with no pavements; watch for unlit motorbikes and pedestrians at night. Keep yellow chalk in the car — required to mark positions after an accident.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in Blue Bay.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Blue Bay?
It depends on the season, car class and rental length — longer rentals are cheaper per day. The form shows the total price with insurance once you pick dates.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Blue Bay?
EU/EEA licence: An EU/EEA licence is valid on its own in Mauritius — no IDP needed. UK licence: A UK licence is valid on its own in Mauritius — no IDP needed. US licence: A US licence is valid on its own in Mauritius — no IDP needed. Foreign licences valid for visits under about 4 weeks; for longer stays an IDP or local permit is needed. Rental firms often ask for an IDP for licences not in English/French.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in Mauritius?
Typically 40 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns and 110 km/h on motorways. Towns 40–60 as signed; motorway M1/M2 up to 110. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in Mauritius?
No road tolls.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.2 ‰ blood alcohol (Strict limit (20 mg/100 ml blood, 9 µg/100 ml breath)). The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.