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Mauritius
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- Port Louis
- Currency
- MUR
- Languages in source
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Geographic region
- Eastern Africa
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Port Louis / Airports
Mauritius Airport to Port Louis: Taxi Fares, Bus, Metro
The official airport taxi fare from SSR Airport to Port Louis is Rs 2,500 in 2026, plus 10% by card. Bus 198 is far cheaper but slow and stops about 6:30 pm.
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Metro Express Mauritius Fares: MECard, Tickets and Buses
Visitors pay Metro Express fares by stage, with a single ticket or an Adult MECard that saves 5–10%. Free travel is for students, seniors and disabled residents only.
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Renting a Car in Mauritius: Licence, Cameras and Points
Driving a rental car in Mauritius: which licences work, left-side roundabouts on the M1 and M2, the 62 speed cameras, 28-day fines and the 2026 penalty points.
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