Mahé car hire

Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Mahé.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

One of the major advantages of renting a car in Mahé is the flexibility it offers, especially if you intend to explore far-flung destinations not served by public transportation, like Saint-Anne Marine National Park and Victoria Botanical Gardens.  Moreover, a rental car provides unbeatable convenience when exploring the hidden gems that define this area. Still, with a rental car, you won’t have trouble dragging your heavy luggage like suitcases around looking for the next available bus. It is also a convenient means if you are here with your family or friends, as you can hire a your van and save money.

Mahé, like most countries around the world, it is a standard practice to stop at Zebra Crossings to give pedestrians the right of way and prioritize emergency vehicles with flashing lights. You must maintain a speed limit of 40 kph (25 mph) in bustling and built-up areas. However, as you hit open roads, you can go up to 65 kph (40 mph). The roads are marked by signposts to aid you in maintaining the appropriate speed. Drink-driving is not permitted, and violators risk punitive punishment and fines from law enforcement officers. Motorists are required to maintain a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08% or less.

You must be 21 or older when looking for Mahé car rentals. However, it is best to check with your service provider as some companies apply an underage driver fee for drivers under 25. Most companies restrict luxury and convertible cars to renters aged 25 or older. Nevertheless, renting a car in Seychelles is effortless, provided you have all the required documents, which you must present individually. First, you must have a valid driver's license, a passport, and an International Driver’s Permit (IDP). Secondly, you must have held your passport for at least two years. Remember that a credit card is required when paying the deposit. This is because most car rental companies require that they take hold of a certain amount from a renters card while their vehicle is on rent.