Mauritius is synonymous with the rich and famous as well as idyllic beaches and clear blue seas and the island boasts a great location on the African coast in the Indian Ocean. Car hire in Mauritius is often used as a means to get around as there is plenty to see and do here.

Port Louis is a popular place to visit during a stay here as it is the capital of the island. There are lots of well known chain hotels here as well as many restaurants and even shopping malls. The city can be expensive to shop in as there are many designer boutique shops here.

Getting around the city of Port Louis or the rest of the islands is best done with cheap car hire in Mauritius as the bus systems is unreliable and the taxis are costly. The beaches are the main reason people visit as the island prides itself on being clean and safe meaning the beaches are litter-free and great for relaxing on.

Five-star resorts sit in among luxurious private villas and the whole island has an affluent feel to it. Diving is great here as there are a few coral reefs that are still fertile and home to many fish while others prefer to explore by snorkeling.

If you wish to see many beaches during your stay then try using car rental in Mauritius. The beaches are made of pure white sand that is soft to the touch and many hotels and places to eat and drink are found at the back of the beaches.