Car rental in Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius
From Rs 1 300/day · 60 cars · licensed local agencies, insurance included
Available vehicles
60 cars from licensed agencies, from Rs 1 300/day · see all with your dates
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Brezza
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Ertiga
Hyundai i10
- 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 fishing village on the east coast, Trou d'Eau Douce is where boats leave for Île aux Cerfs. With a rental car you can combine the beaches of Belle Mare, the GRSE waterfall and the Flacq market without waiting for hotel shuttles.
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Find a vehicle in Trou d'Eau DouceCar rental in Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius starts from Rs 1,300 (~€25) per day with licensed, insured local agencies. Book online, with pick-up at SSR airport or in Trou d'Eau Douce.
Good to know
- Jetty for Île aux Cerfs in the village centre.
- Belle Mare beaches a few minutes away.
- About 45 min to 1 h from SSR Airport.
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Picking up and returning your car in Trou d'Eau Douce
Trou d'Eau Douce has no rental desk: the car is collected at SSR Airport, about 45 min to 1 h away, or delivered to your hotel or villa if the rental company serves the east coast. Have the exact location, time and any delivery fee confirmed when booking.
Many visitors stay between Trou d'Eau Douce and Belle Mare: hotel delivery the day after arrival lets you rest on day one and only pay for the days you go out. Check with the rental company that collection from the same place is possible.
Indicative drive times from Trou d'Eau Douce
- Belle Mare10 to 15 min
- SSR Airportabout 45 min to 1 h
- Mahébourgabout 45 min along the coast
- Centre de Flacq (market)about 15 min
- Port Louisabout 1 h, longer at rush hour
- Grand Baieabout 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 east coast road is narrow in places and runs through several villages: low speeds, stopped buses and pedestrians on the verges. On market days in Centre de Flacq, traffic slows markedly around the town.
In the village, parking near the Île aux Cerfs jetty is limited in high season and at weekends: arrive early, use authorised spots and leave nothing visible in the car during the boat trip.
What to see by car nearby
Île aux Cerfs
An islet with white-sand beaches, reached by boat from the village jetty.
GRSE waterfall
The Grand River South East waterfall, often combined with a boat trip.
Belle Mare beach
A long fine-sand beach with a calm lagoon, a few minutes north.
Centre de Flacq market
One of the island's largest markets: fruit, spices and local atmosphere.
Pointe de Flacq
A wilder stretch of coast, ideal for a late-afternoon walk.
Which car to choose in Trou d'Eau Douce?
A small car is enough for the east coast: roads are paved and distances short. For a family with a pushchair and beach bags, or a group heading to Île aux Cerfs together, a 7-seater avoids taking two cars.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you drive to Île aux Cerfs?+
No, Île aux Cerfs can only be reached by boat. The car takes you to the Trou d'Eau Douce jetty, where you park it for the duration of the trip.
How long from Trou d'Eau Douce to the airport?+
Allow about 45 min to 1 h depending on the route and traffic. On flight day, leave with a comfortable margin.
Is a car useful if I stay in Trou d'Eau Douce?+
Yes, to get out of the village: shops, Belle Mare's restaurants, the Flacq market and the rest of the island are far easier to reach than by bus or taxi.
Can the rental company deliver the car to my hotel?+
Often yes on the east coast, depending on the company. Conditions (time, any fee, return location) should be confirmed when booking.
Are the rental cars in Trou d'Eau Douce 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.