Collect your vehicle in Tamarin or at SSR airport. The booking advance replaces the counter deposit when you choose comprehensive coverage.
Rodavia connects you with local rental companies operating in Tamarin and across the west coast. You compare offers, complete the advance payment online, and receive a voucher with the supplier's contact details. Collection happens at the agreed location - often along Beach Road or at your accommodation.
The advance payment covers the rental period. If you select full protection, most suppliers will waive the counter deposit entirely. Standard policies may still require a hold on a debit or credit card at pick-up, but the amount stays blocked rather than charged.
Tamarin sits on the west coast, about 50 minutes from MRU airport via the M1 motorway. The village serves as a base for exploring Riviere Noire, Curepipe in the highlands, and the quieter beaches south toward Le Morne. Beach Road runs parallel to the coast, with rental offices and guesthouses clustered near the bay.
Starting your hire here means you skip the airport rush and collect at a relaxed hour. The M2 connects Tamarin to the north coast in under an hour, while B-roads inland lead through sugar-cane fields toward Chamarel and the Black River Gorges.
Manual gearbox, efficient for coastal loops and trips to Port Louis or Mahebourg.
Four adults, air-con, suitable for longer drives to the south or central plateau.
Higher clearance for gravel tracks to viewpoints, manual or automatic available.
Family groups, luggage space, automatic recommended for hill climbs near Chamarel.
When you see "no deposit" in search results, it means the supplier accepts the booking advance as sufficient security - provided you take the top-tier insurance. The voucher will state whether a card hold is required or waived entirely. Check our no-deposit guide for details on how suppliers handle this across Mauritius.
Not all vehicles qualify. Compact and mid-size cars are more often available without a counter hold than premium SUVs or vans. Confirm the policy in the rental terms before you pay.
Yes. Many suppliers will deliver the vehicle to your Tamarin address for a small fee, or you can arrange pick-up at the airport and drive down the M1 motorway - around 50 minutes in normal traffic.
Not always. When the advance payment covers the full rental and you choose comprehensive insurance, several local suppliers accept a debit card or no card hold at all. The voucher specifies the requirement.
The M1 motorway runs north to Port Louis and east toward the airport. The coastal B8 links Tamarin to Flic-en-Flac and Riviere Noire. Inland routes climb through Black River toward Chamarel and Curepipe, with narrower B-roads shared by sugar-cane lorries.