Mahébourg Getting there & around

Getting around

For car hire, Colony Car Rental (631 7062; Rue de la Colonie) not only offers some of the lowest rates on the island, but the owner is exceptionally helpful. He also does competitively priced airport pick-ups. Otherwise, most guesthouses can help, or try JH Arnulphy (631 9806; ste.arnulphy@intnet.mu) beside Chez Nous restaurant. Arnulphy can also help with bicycle hire; rates start at Rs 75 per day. Blue Bay makes a leisurely excursion by bicycle.

Nice Place Guesthouse hires out 100cc ­motorcycles for Rs 500 a day.