Car rental in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius
From Rs 1 300/day · 57 cars · licensed local agencies, insurance included
Available vehicles
57 cars from licensed agencies, from Rs 1 300/day · see all with your dates
Kia Sonet
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Suzuki Fronx Hybrid
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Nissan March
Suzuki Dzire
- Cheaper than the desks
Licensed local agencies: often 20 to 40% cheaper than the international desks at the airport, same yellow plates and insurance.
- Free road-trip guide
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Between Balaclava and Trou aux Biches, Pointe aux Piments is a quiet stretch of hotels facing the sunset. A car makes you independent to reach Grand Baie, the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden or Port Louis, all about half an hour away.
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Find a vehicle in Pointe aux PimentsCar rental in Pointe aux Piments, Mauritius starts from Rs 1,300 (~€25) per day with licensed, insured local agencies. Book online, with pick-up at SSR airport or in Pointe aux Piments.
Good to know
- Quiet coast with west-facing sunsets.
- Grand Baie and Port Louis about 25-30 min away.
- Supermarkets in Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie.
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Picking up and returning your car in Pointe aux Piments
Pointe aux Piments is a hotel coast with no rental office on site: the car is collected at SSR Airport, about 1 h away, or delivered to your hotel by companies serving the north. Have the hand-over time, any fee and the return point confirmed when booking.
If you land at night, a transfer to the hotel and car delivery the next morning saves you driving tired on an unfamiliar road. Ask the rental company whether this is possible.
Indicative drive times from Pointe aux Piments
- Trou aux Biches5 to 10 min
- Grand Baieabout 20 to 25 min
- Port Louisabout 25 to 30 min outside rush hour
- Pamplemousses Botanical Gardenabout 20 min
- SSR Airportabout 1 h
- Flic en Flacabout 50 min to 1 h
Orders of magnitude outside traffic jams: allow more at rush hour around Port Louis and check your GPS on the day.
Driving and parking in the area
The coast road between Balaclava, Pointe aux Piments and Trou aux Biches is quiet but narrow, with buses and pedestrians at the roadside, and poorly lit at night. For Port Louis and the airport, join the M2 motorway: at rush hour the approach to the capital is often jammed.
There are few petrol stations on the coast itself: fill up in Trou aux Biches, Triolet or on the motorway. Public beach car parks fill up on Sundays, when Mauritian families head to the sea.
What to see by car nearby
Trou aux Biches beach
One of the north's best-known beaches, with a calm lagoon and casuarina trees.
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
A historic botanical garden with giant water lilies and rare palms.
Mauritius Aquarium, Pointe aux Piments
A small aquarium devoted to lagoon wildlife, handy with children.
Port Louis
Central market, Caudan Waterfront and Chinatown half an hour away.
Triolet temple
A large Hindu temple in the north, a few minutes inland.
Which car to choose in Pointe aux Piments?
A small or compact car is enough: paved roads, short distances and easier parking. Only take an SUV or 7-seater if you are a large group or carry lots of luggage or diving gear.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a car in Pointe aux Piments?+
It is very practical: the coast is quiet and shops are spread out. A car lets you reach Grand Baie, Port Louis or Pamplemousses without relying on hotel taxis.
How long from Pointe aux Piments to the airport?+
Allow about 1 h via the motorway, longer at rush hour around Port Louis. On flight day, leave a margin.
Pointe aux Piments or Grand Baie as a base with a car?+
Pointe aux Piments is quieter and closer to Port Louis; Grand Baie has more restaurants and nightlife. With a car, they are about 20 minutes apart.
Can the rental company deliver to my hotel in Pointe aux Piments?+
Often yes, northern rental companies serve this coast. Time, any fee and return location should be confirmed when booking.
Are the rental cars in Pointe aux Piments licensed and insured?+
On RentCar.mu, yes: every listed vehicle is tied to a PSV licence (yellow plates) and an insured, identified operator : no informal rentals.