Taxis & Rideshare in Port Louis (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Taxis & Rideshare in Port Louis (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Taxis and rideshare in Port Louis: local taxi apps, Uber, Grab, typical fares, and tips for safe, affordable rides around Mauritius.

Port Louis relies almost entirely on its network of metered taxis for point-to-point rides. There is no Grab or other international rideshare platform operating in the city. Taxis are easy to spot, look for the yellow "TAXI" roof sign and the small taxi plate on the front bumper, and they queue at clearly marked stands outside Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport, the Caudan Waterfront, Victoria Bus Terminal, and the Central Market. To hail one on the street, simply raise your hand. If the driver is free, he will stop. Most drivers speak basic English or French, and the vehicle will have a working meter, although you can agree on a fixed fare before starting if you prefer certainty. Choose a taxi when you value door-to-door comfort, have luggage, or are traveling late at night when buses have stopped running. Taxis are typically two-to-three times the price of a bus ride for the same distance, so budget travelers often combine a bus for the long leg with a short taxi hop at the end. For airport transfers, pre-booking through your hotel or the taxi stand inside the arrivals hall guarantees a car and saves queuing. Otherwise, walk to the official taxi rank outside the terminal. Ignore any freelance offers inside the baggage area. To check current rates or reserve ahead, use the booking widget below for live availability.

Safety Tips

Legitimate taxis in Port Louis display a yellow-and-black licence plate and a roof sign with the operator's permit number, skip cars that lack both.

Meters are legally required but often 'broken'; insist by saying 'meter, please' and be ready to exit if the driver refuses, short trips within the city centre rarely exceed the minimum fare.

Locals rely on inDrive and Bolt. Download and set up accounts before arrival as these apps show driver details and allow cash or card payment.

For solo or late-night rides, sit in the back, share your live trip link via the app with a contact, and ask the driver to drop you at well-lit landmarks like Caudan Waterfront rather than side streets.

Common Scams to Avoid

Drivers at the cruise-ship terminal quoting a flat 'tourist rate' that is double the metered fare for the short ride to Caudan Waterfront. Insist on the meter or walk 100 m beyond the gate to hail a regular city taxi.

Taxis parked outside major hotels claiming the meter is 'broken' and demanding a fixed price to the airport or south-coast beaches. Ask the hotel concierge to call a radio taxi or use a ride-hailing app instead.

Long-haul scam from the city centre to the northern beaches via the motorway instead of the direct coastal road, adding 15, 20 minutes and extra distance. Track the route on your phone and politely ask the driver to take the coastal route via Terre-Rouge and Triolet.