Car Hire Port Louis

Planning to book a cheap self-drive car hire in Mauritius? At VIP Cars, you can easily go for a car rental in Port Louis, the capital city of the island nation of Mauritius, compare and book deals at the best prices due to our tie-ups with leading car rental companies like Surprice Car Rentals. A rental car will allow you to take in the sights of Port Louis and drive to the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Distance from Port Louis to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

• Distance- 49 km
• Total Time- 52 minutes
• Best route- M2

Port Louis is in which country?

Situated in the district by the same name, Port Louis is the capital city of the African country of Mauritius with the western part lying in the Riviere Noire District. Port Louis is the country's economic, cultural and political center apart from being the most densely populated city in Mauritius.

A port on the Indian Ocean, Port Louis has a long history, with a harbor in use as early as 1638. Under the French rule, it was a major stopping point for French ships sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. Tourism is a major source of income in the city which is home to the world’s second oldest horse-racing track.

French influences can be seen across the city, it is a great place to do some sight-seeing before hitting the island’s fabulous beaches.

Points of interest in Port Louis, Mauritius

• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden
  Address- Pamplemousses, Mauritius
• Blue Penny Museum
  Address- Dans Caudan Water Front, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Le Pouce
  Location- La Laura-Malenga, Moka, Mauritius
• Central Market
  Address- 9 Corderie St, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Citadel
  Address- Sebastopol St, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Jummah Mosque
  Address- Royal Road, A1, Queen St, Port Louis, Mauritius
• Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site
  Address- Ex-DWC Building, 1 Quay St, Port Louis, Mauritius