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10 Tips To Hire A Taxi In Mauritius

Author: Mauri Transfers
by Mauri Transfers
Posted: Aug 30, 2017

Travelling in a taxi in Mauritius is always a pleasure as taxi services in Mauritius is getting improved day by day. Mauritius taxi service has gained a huge reputation as this service is serving the citizens and the tourists over 44 years. And after all that by the positive interference of the Mauritius government, this taxi service is getting better and gaining reputation by their quality service.

It is a fact the Mauritius airport taxi services do not use meters in their cabs and the tourists, as well as the local people, need to bargain the fare with the driver. But you must not worry as the taxi service in Mauritius never ever charge extra from anyone especially from the tourists as they believe that the tourists are the major part of their livelihood. Let's highlight some major points of hiring a taxi in Mauritius.

Tips to follow before renting a taxi in Mauritius:

  • See the packages: If you are planning to hire a taxi for a full-day tour then you need have an advance booking. You need to pay near about Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 for a full-day tour. However, the price actually varies on how much area you intend to cover.
  • Time management: The fare bargaining which you have done with your driver that includes waiting time. keep this in mind. Like if you spend a whole day on a single beach or spot then you can not cover other places in just 1 day. In such cases split your sightseeing tour in two days and spend your hours calculatingly.
  • Booking through hotel: Without booking taxis haphazardly it would be better if you book your cab through your respective hotel as most of the hotels in Mauritius have tied up with the local travel agents in Mauritius. They often offer their taxi or cab services to the tourists to roam around. If your hotel poses this facility then book you taxi through the agency as these services are far more reliable and safe than the normal services.
  • Choose your travel time: Strictly avoid to travel during late night or early morning. If you are a tourist in Mauritius it implies that this place completely unknown to you. it's not always about the safety but also about the cost. Drivers usually charge a little extra at these odd times as they do not get any passenger when they return.

Follow the above tips before hiring a taxi in Mauritius.

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MauriTransfers provides transfer services and car driven rentals in Mauritius at the best prices.Ordering a transfer through us is definitely more affordable than calling a stand-by taxi – Up to 39% savings on your transfers.

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