Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental at Mauritius Airport?

A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.

Can I add an additional driver to my rental?

You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.

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Your way to SIXT

Our SIXT counter (counter number 2) is located in the car rental building outside gate 5/6 on the left hand side.

Parking/Vehicle return

To get to the Car rental building, please take the exit of the Roundabout Mauritius Airport to the south of the airport (named Roundabout Mauritius Airport on Google Maps) with the white signage "Car park". Then enter through the third gate from the left and follow the lane. Following the lane you will also find blue signages stating in white color "CAR RENTAL" guiding you to the Car rental building. Please park your SIXT vehicle on one of parking spots in front of the car rental building.

Directions

-20.434045791625977, 57.67805480957031

Mauritius Airport

Address

Counter Booth Number 2 SSR International Airport, Plaisance, Mauritius, 51520, Mauritius

Business hours

Mon - Sat

07:30 - 21:30

Sun

07:30 - 17:30

Bank holidays

07:30 - 17:30

Out of hours

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Car Hire in Mauritius

If you need car hire and Mauritius Airport is your destination, Sixt car rental has a range of vehicles on offer. The car hire counter for Sixt is located in the arrivals halls, so you can pick up your rental car as soon as have passed through baggage reclaim and duty free. If you need a city car, we have a Honda City, Citroen C1, Mini Coopers and other economy vehicles for hire. Book your car hire online before you arrive and we will have all your paperwork and keys ready to hand over once you have landed in Plaisance Mauritius Airport. Both 24 hour pickup and return is possible with our rental branch which means you can be on the road and out of Plaisance Mauritius almost immediately. We are the only car hire service to have a counter in the departure area.

About Plaisance Mauritius Airport

Plaisance Mauritius Airport (MRU) is the main airport used for international flights. It is located approximately 26 miles from Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. Plaisance Mauritius Airport was renamed in honour of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, but is more commonly known as Mauritius Airport. Over 2.5 million passengers use the airport each year as there are many direct flights from Asian, African and European destinations.

Things to See and Do in Mauritius

A cheap car from Mauritius airport will greatly enhance travel across the island nation. Car rental means that you can travel to popular beaches such as Blue Bay Public Beach at your leisure. You can also use your hired car to visit attractions of historical value such as the National History Museum. Take a road trip to Port Louis and you can also visit the Champ De Mars racecourse, home to the oldest racing club in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Good to know when renting at Mauritius Airport

What's the minimum age to hire a car at Mauritius Airport?

To rent a car with SIXT at Mauritius Airport you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Mauritius Airport through your manage booking section or through the app.

What documents do I need to hire a car at Mauritius Airport?

You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.

Easily book a long-term rental at Mauritius Airport by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

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