Mauritius Travel Guide Mauritius Transportation Guide

This time the editor will have a good chat with you about Mauritius, the climate, transportation, self-driving tours and gas stations in Mauritius. Friends in need should take a closer look. Will it help you? Climate

Like other Indian Ocean island countries, Mauritius also has a typical island tropical climate. The winter months from May to November are dry and warm, and the summer months from November to May are hot and humid. However, there is no obvious difference between the temperature in winter and summer. The annual land temperature is 22℃-34℃, the sea water temperature is 22℃-27℃, and the annual precipitation is 1500-3500 mm. It is suitable for traveling all year round. Our family hotel owner told us that July and August are the low season on the island, and hotel prices will be much cheaper than usual, sometimes even discounted by more than half.

We visited Mauritius at the end of March, which is the end of summer. The weather is good most of the time. Generally, rain comes and goes quickly. It rains all day long. Only in the last two days, the precipitation was very heavy, almost It rained all day, and the eastern seaside section even caused accumulation of rainwater and caused flooding. Be careful when traveling on heavy rainy days!

Mauritius is said to be one of the countries with the best air quality in the world, ranking second in the rankings published by the World Health Organization, although I doubt this ranking. Transportation

The total length of roads on Mauqiu Island is 2,066 kilometers. There are two highways on the island, which mainly connect the airport to the capital Port Louis and the northern region. There are no tolls on the highways. In addition to expressways, they are also divided into first-class highways and second-class highways. There is a main coastal road around the island, which is generally relatively smooth. Some other niche attractions require traveling through rural dirt roads through sugar cane fields. The road surface is poor and driving in bad weather should be avoided. This will be mentioned later in the article.

Driving speed regulations: no more than 40km/h in cities and towns, 80km/h on expressways, and no more than 110km/h on highways. Please note that there will be roundabout traffic on the Mauritius Expressway.

Bus system: The island’s bus system is very developed, with 220 bus routes and more than 900 bus stops. Notes on car rental and self-driving

It is also very convenient to rent a car and drive yourself on the island, and the price of small cars is also very affordable, starting at about 35 euros/day.

Mauritius was once a British colony. Like most Commonwealth countries or historical colonies, the driving direction in Mauritius is on the left, which is exactly the opposite of most domestic and European countries. Drivers drive on the right instead of on the left. Domestic left-hand drive. Therefore, it tests the skills of self-driving personnel. Please study the operation methods of each component of the vehicle before going on the road. Always remember to drive on the left side and drive carefully on the road. Gas Stations

There are generally large gas stations on major roads, mainly operated by several large companies. Indian Oil is the most common gas station on the island, and the prices are the same. . Unlike most countries in Europe where you have to do it manually, gas stations generally have employees to help you refuel, and you only need to tell how much gas to add. There are relatively few 24-hour gas stations, so night travelers should try to fill up during the day. Currency exchange and ATM machines

There are many bank counters for currency exchange in the arrival hall of Mauqiu Airport. It is recommended that you bring a small amount of cash to exchange for some local currency. A few hundred euros is enough. You will need to use cash later. You can withdraw local cash directly from ATMs in many small towns and hotels. It is not only convenient but also the exchange rate is relatively cost-effective. It is not recommended to carry large amounts of cash abroad to exchange.

Maoqiu accepts most credit cards, including VISA and MASTER. Many shops also accept UnionPay cards. UnionPay cards can also be used to withdraw cash at many ATM machines.

Mauritius calling card:

The main telecommunications operators are Orange and Emtel,

Secondly there is MTML, which can be purchased in most supermarkets and small stores. Internet calling card with data traffic. Most hotels and holiday rentals in Mauritius offer free Wi-Fi and relatively fast speeds.

Mauritius plug:

In the holiday home we stayed in, there are two types of British standard plugs and German standard plugs. The British standard three-hole plug is the main one. You can buy a British standard plug when you come to Mauritius. Plug adapter, but many hotels and holiday homes generally provide adapters to tourists for free. Small supermarkets in Mauritius also sell converters.