Mauritius is a small island, you can go round it in a few hours. Depending on the purposes, time and envisaged expenses for movement around the island, vacationers can choose what will be more convenient for them to travel around the country. Below you will find an overview of the transport of Mauritius, as well as the conditions and other nuances of the lease.
Bus traffic
The bus is one of the most inexpensive and popular ways to travel around Mauritius. The bus park is represented by five companies, you can find the route schedule in any tourist office or ask the local residents. Buses run from 5.30 in the morning until 20.00 in the villages, the last flight is at 18.00 hours. Travel by bus will cost you about 25 rupees, tickets can be paid directly in the cabin.
Car rent
If you are not accustomed to adjust to someone else's schedule, prefer to choose your own route and travel time, then you should think about renting a car . You can rent a car almost at any resort and at many hotels.
The main requirements for the tenant:
- International rights.
- Age is more than 23 years (some companies now reduce the age minimum to 21 years).
- Money deposit and payment of rent.
- The experience of driving is more than 1 year.
The cost of hire depends on the type of car: the newer and higher the class the car, the more expensive it will cost to rent, the estimated cost of hire is from 500 to 1300 rupees a day. If you want to save, it is possible to consider the option of renting cars from the local population, but there are already small risks.
When choosing a car for trips, pay attention to the year of its release, we advise not to take a car older than 5 years. The year of manufacture is indicated in the last two digits of the license plate.
Taxi
Another option for traveling around the island is a taxi. The largest taxi fleet is owned by the company - British Morris Minors. Taxis can be found at the airport , at hotels and just on the streets of cities. About the cost of travel is better to agree in advance (do not forget to bargain!), Tk. not all taxi drivers use the counter. Approximate cost for 1 km - 15-20 rupees. In addition, the taxi driver can be offered to work with you all day as a driver and guide, this service will cost you about 2000 rupees.
A bike
The most economical transport in Mauritius is a bicycle. You can rent a bicycle at special points that are available in almost all cities or hotels, some of them provide such a service for free. Prices for the country: 1 hour will cost you 30 rupees, for 150 rupees you can use the bike all day. Choosing a bicycle as a vehicle, you get a number of bonuses: savings, the ability to find secluded corners of the island, fitness.
Water transport
If we talk about public water transport, then to the services of tourists - ferries and boats, on which you can "stroll" across the ocean or visit other islands. The cost of the trip starts from 500 rupees, it is possible to save on this type of transport: it is only necessary to negotiate with the locals about the possibility of traveling on their motor boat.
For people who have a rest at the highest level, Mauritius offers yacht rental .
To the tourist on a note
- Movement on the island is left-sided, the quality of roads is not always satisfactory, so fans of "ride with the breeze" are a little disappointed, because you have to be careful. In populated areas, the maximum speed is 50 km / h, and in the country - 90 km / h.
- From 16 to 17 hours in the cities are possible traffic jams, because at this time the working shifts of local residents are coming to an end.
- When traveling by car, have a cash reserve. at many gas stations do not serve on plastic cards.