How much does a road trip in Mauritius cost?
Car rental + fuel for 3 to 14 days, computed from the rates actually published by licensed agencies on RentCar.mu and the official petrol price. No estimates pulled from thin air.
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A 7-day road trip in Mauritius costs about Rs 12 800 (≈ €243 · £203 · ₹25,110) with a typical compact car: Rs 10 500 for the rental at the median rate published by licensed agencies, insurance included, plus about Rs 2 300 of petrol for 70 km a day (unleaded Rs 77.70/litre since 29 September 2026). The cheapest option comes to Rs 11 400 (≈ €216 · £181 · ₹22,360) for the week. Add a refundable deposit of Rs 25 000 to Rs 55 000 held by the agency at pick-up. There are no toll roads in Mauritius.
Road trip budget by duration and car type
| Duration | Economy / compact | SUV / crossover / pick-up | 7-seater (MPV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | Rs 5 500 ≈ €104 · £87 · ₹10,790 Rs 4 500 car + Rs 1 000 fuel | Rs 6 975 ≈ €132 · £110 · ₹13,680 Rs 5 775 car + Rs 1 200 fuel | Rs 8 500 ≈ €161 · £135 · ₹16,670 Rs 7 200 car + Rs 1 300 fuel |
| 5 days | Rs 9 150 ≈ €174 · £145 · ₹17,950 Rs 7 500 car + Rs 1 650 fuel | Rs 11 675 ≈ €221 · £185 · ₹22,900 Rs 9 625 car + Rs 2 050 fuel | Rs 14 200 ≈ €269 · £225 · ₹27,850 Rs 12 000 car + Rs 2 200 fuel |
| 7 days | Rs 12 800 ≈ €243 · £203 · ₹25,110 Rs 10 500 car + Rs 2 300 fuel | Rs 16 325 ≈ €310 · £258 · ₹32,020 Rs 13 475 car + Rs 2 850 fuel | Rs 19 850 ≈ €376 · £314 · ₹38,940 Rs 16 800 car + Rs 3 050 fuel |
| 10 days | Rs 18 250 ≈ €346 · £289 · ₹35,800 Rs 15 000 car + Rs 3 250 fuel | Rs 23 350 ≈ €443 · £370 · ₹45,800 Rs 19 250 car + Rs 4 100 fuel | Rs 28 350 ≈ €538 · £449 · ₹55,610 Rs 24 000 car + Rs 4 350 fuel |
| 14 days | Rs 25 550 ≈ €485 · £405 · ₹50,120 Rs 21 000 car + Rs 4 550 fuel | Rs 32 650 ≈ €619 · £517 · ₹64,040 Rs 26 950 car + Rs 5 700 fuel | Rs 39 700 ≈ €753 · £629 · ₹77,870 Rs 33 600 car + Rs 6 100 fuel |
Source: RentCar.mu, 60 cars published by 2 licensed agencies, rates as of 15 November 2026. Insurance (third party + CDW) included; fuel not included.
How these figures are calculated
- Rental: median price of the 60 cars published by licensed agencies on RentCar.mu, per category, at the base (low-season) rate, with each agency's automatic long-stay discount applied where it exists. Third-party insurance and CDW included.
- Season: agencies list high-season rates on average 1% above the base rate, so the gap between seasons is small on the platform today.
- Fuel: 70 km a day (normal sightseeing, the island is about 60 km from north to south), consumption 6 L/100 km for a compact car, 7.5 for an SUV, 8 for a 7-seater, unleaded at Rs 77.70/litre (STC price since 29 September 2026).
- Not included: refundable deposit, optional extras (child seat, additional driver), parking and accommodation.
Driving more or less? Our budget calculator lets you set your own distance and consumption.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a week of car rental cost in Mauritius?
At the rates published on RentCar.mu, 7 days cost from Rs 9 100 (≈ €173 · £144 · ₹17,850) and typically Rs 10 500 (≈ €199 · £166 · ₹20,600) for a compact car, third-party insurance and CDW included.
How much fuel will I use on a road trip in Mauritius?
About Rs 2 300 a week for a compact car driving 70 km a day at 6 L/100 km. Petrol costs Rs 77.70 per litre since 29 September 2026, the same price at every station (set by the State Trading Corporation).
Are there tolls or extra driving costs in Mauritius?
There are no toll roads in Mauritius. On RentCar.mu, extra costs only apply in specific cases: drivers aged 21 to 24 pay a young-driver fee of Rs 350 per day, and delivery or collection anywhere other than SSR Airport costs Rs 1 500 per trip.
How much is the deposit for a rental car in Mauritius?
Between Rs 25 000 and Rs 55 000 (≈ €474 · £396 · ₹49,040 to €1,043 · £871 · ₹1,07,880) depending on the car, usually held as a card pre-authorisation at pick-up and released when the car is returned undamaged.
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