Car rental in Souillac, 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
Toyota Corolla Touring Hybrid
GWM P-Series
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai Venue N Line
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- Cheaper than the desks
Licensed local agencies: often 20 to 40% cheaper than the international desks at the airport, same yellow plates and insurance.
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A small town on the wild south coast, Souillac faces the Gris Gris cliffs, with no lagoon or reef. By car, it is the ideal stop on a road trip to Rochester Falls, Bel Ombre and the coast road to Le Morne.
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Find a vehicle in SouillacCar rental in Souillac, Mauritius starts from Rs 1,300 (~€25) per day with licensed, insured local agencies. Book online, with pick-up at SSR airport or in Souillac.
Good to know
- Gris Gris cliffs and Rochester Falls a few minutes away.
- A stop on the southern coast road.
- About 30 to 40 min from SSR Airport.
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Picking up and returning your car in Souillac
Souillac is one of the towns closest to SSR Airport, about 30 to 40 min away: most travellers collect the car at the terminal on arrival. Hotel or villa delivery is sometimes possible in the south; confirm it with the rental company, along with the time and any fee.
If you are staying in Bel Ombre or Saint-Félix, mention it when booking: those hotels are a little further west, and the company will adjust the hand-over time.
Indicative drive times from Souillac
- SSR Airportabout 30 to 40 min
- Gris Gris and Rochester Falls5 to 10 min
- Bel Ombreabout 20 min
- Mahébourgabout 40 min
- Chamarel via Plaine Champagneabout 45 min
- Le Morne via the coastabout 45 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 south is the island's most unspoilt region: narrow roads, bends, sugar-cane fields and little lighting at night. Between Souillac and Baie du Cap, the road follows the sea and the cliffs; drive carefully and only stop in the designated spots to enjoy the view.
Petrol stations are scarcer in the south: leave the airport or Souillac with a full tank. At the Gris Gris cliffs, use the car park and stay behind the barriers: the sea is dangerous and swimming is forbidden.
What to see by car nearby
Gris Gris
Cliffs pounded by the Indian Ocean with no reef: a landscape unique in Mauritius.
Rochester Falls
A waterfall with basalt columns, a few minutes from the centre.
Telfair Garden
A seafront garden in the heart of Souillac, under large banyan trees.
Robert-Edward Hart Museum
The Mauritian poet's house, facing the sea.
Bel Ombre
Beaches, golf and a nature estate west of Souillac.
Plaine Champagne
A mountain road to the national park and Chamarel.
Which car to choose in Souillac?
A small car is enough for Souillac and the coast: every road is paved. If you plan Plaine Champagne and Chamarel with four people on board, a slightly stronger engine or a small SUV makes the climbs more comfortable.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Gris Gris?+
No, swimming is forbidden: there is no lagoon and the currents are violent. Gris Gris is visited for the cliffs and the view, staying behind the barriers.
How long from Souillac to the airport?+
Allow about 30 to 40 min. It is one of the most convenient bases for a late arrival or an early departure.
Is a car essential in the south?+
In practice yes: the sights (Gris Gris, Rochester, Bel Ombre, Chamarel) are spread out and buses are infrequent, especially in the late afternoon.
Can you tour the south in a day from Souillac?+
Yes: Gris Gris, Rochester, Bel Ombre, Baie du Cap and then Chamarel via the coast or Plaine Champagne fit in one day if you start early.
Are the rental cars in Souillac 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.