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Port Louis

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Port Louis, Mauritius — Port Louis Skyline

20.16° S
57.50° E

Country / area: Mauritius
Time zone identifier: Indian/Mauritius
Currency reference: MUR
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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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Port Louis / Transportation

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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Port Louis / Transportation

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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