Car rental in Blue Bay, Mauritius
Ten minutes from the airport, Blue Bay shelters the richest marine park in Mauritius: coral, colourful fish and turquoise water. It's the perfect base to start or end a stay, and a car opens up the wild south: Gris Gris, Souillac and the tea route.
Find a vehicle in Blue BayCar rental in Blue Bay, Mauritius starts from around Rs 1,200 (~€25) per day with licensed, insured local agencies. Book online, with pick-up at SSR airport or in Blue Bay.
Good to know
- Marine park: the island's best snorkeling.
- SSR Airport 10 minutes away: handy for your last day.
- Gateway to the wild south and the tea route.
By vehicle type
Picking up and returning your car in Blue Bay
Blue Bay is one of the closest bases to SSR Airport: collecting the car at the terminal and driving ten minutes or so to your accommodation is a simple option, even after a long flight. Delivery to your hotel or villa may also be offered depending on the rental company; have times and any fees confirmed when booking.
It's also an ideal base for the end of a stay: you enjoy the lagoon until the last moment and return the car at the airport on flight day, at the time agreed with the rental company, with no long drive to plan.
Indicative drive times from Blue Bay
- SSR Airport10 to 15 min
- Mahébourgabout 10 min
- Gris Gris (Souillac)about 35 to 45 min
- Bois Chéri plantation (tea route)about 45 min
- Port Louisabout 50 min to 1 h
- Le Morneabout 1 h to 1 h 15
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 roads around Blue Bay and Pointe d'Esny are residential and quiet, ideal for getting used to the car. On Sundays and public holidays, Blue Bay public beach is very busy: parking nearby becomes difficult from late morning, so arrive early.
To explore the wild south, the road runs through villages and cane fields to Souillac, then follows the coast. The tea plateau, towards Bois Chéri, is often cooler and rainier: take care on wet roads. Ideally head back before dark, as rural roads are poorly lit.
What to see by car nearby
Blue Bay Marine Park
Coral and tropical fish to discover snorkelling or on a glass-bottom boat.
Île aux Aigrettes
A nature reserve off the coast, visited on guided trips.
Pointe d'Esny
A long neighbouring beach with a shallow lagoon, a natural extension of Blue Bay.
Mahébourg
The Monday market, the seafront and the National History Museum ten minutes away.
Gris Gris and Souillac
Spectacular cliffs, Telfair Garden and Rochester Falls on the south coast.
Tea route
The Bois Chéri plantation and plateau scenery, often combined with La Vanille Nature Park.
Which car to choose in Blue Bay?
A city car or compact is perfect for Blue Bay and the south-east. If you plan the tea route and the plateau, a slightly more powerful engine makes the climbs more pleasant. An SUV isn't needed on paved roads, but some appreciate its ground clearance and driving position.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Bay a good base for the end of a Mauritius holiday?+
Yes: the airport is 10 to 15 minutes away, so you can enjoy the lagoon until your last day and return the car at the terminal without a long drive on flight morning.
Do you need a car to enjoy Blue Bay Marine Park?+
Not for the beach itself, but a car is useful for Mahébourg, Île aux Aigrettes, the wild south or the tea route, which are impractical by public transport.
How long does it take to reach the wild south from Blue Bay?+
Allow about 35 to 45 minutes to the Gris Gris cliffs at Souillac. A loop via the south coast and the tea plateau fits comfortably into a day.
Can you return the car at the airport when leaving from Blue Bay?+
Usually yes, to be agreed in advance with the rental company. The drive is short, but keep a margin for refuelling, the exit inspection and handing back the keys.
Are the rental cars in Blue Bay 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.