Grand Baie Getting there & around

Getting around

Car & motorcycle

Car

There are numerous car-rental companies in Grand Baie, so you should be able to bargain, especially if you’re renting for several days. Prices generally start at around Rs 1200 per day for a small hatchback. Find out whether the management of your hotel or guesthouse has a special discount agreement with a local company. Otherwise, try one of the agents listed here. Motorbikes of 50cc and 100cc are widely available in Grand Baie; rental charges hover at around Rs 500 per day, less if you rent for several days.

Europcar (263 7948; www.europcar.mu; Royal Rd)

GBC Car Rental (263 7845; www.gbccar.mu; Royal Rd)

Keiffel Tours (263 8226; keiffeltour@intnet.mu; Royal Rd)

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Bicycle

Many hotels and guesthouses can arrange bicycle hire. Rates vary, but expect to pay between Rs 100 and Rs 150 per day, or less if you hire for several days. Most of the local tour operators have bikes for rent; just walk down Royal Rd and see what’s on offer.

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