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.
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.