With more than 600,000 cars on Mauritian roads, finding a parking spot is no easy feat. That is especially true in cities around the island, Port-Louis, Beau-Bassin / Rose-Hill, Quatre-Bornes, Curepipe and Vacoas because parking is paid in cities but not in rural areas. Here is how the parking system works in Mauritius.
Parking
Street parking spots in Port-Louis, Curepipe, Quatre-Bornes and Rose-Hill city centres are paid.
Parking tickets are on sale in fuel stations and with certain suppliers in town centers and cost between Rs 100 and Rs 200. The price for parking varies from Rs 20 to Rs 30 per hour depending on the location. There are usually two parking zones: Zone 1 which is usually right in the city centre and Zone 2 a little further than the city centre. In most cases, you will find signs clearly indicating parking ticket requirements.
Depending on the type of parking zone, you will know which parking ticket to use. You have the option of private parking but these are usually more expensive.
However, you can avoid city centers and park in nearby streets. You can find free parking lots. Note that parking is free on our coasts or in the villages.
Paid car parks
Caudan Waterfront
If you are traveling to the capital in Port Louis and want to park safely for a few hours, paid parking at Caudan Waterfront is an option. Motorcycle parking is also offered and you can also keep your helmets safe on site for Rs 25.
In terms of prices, for outdoor parking, count Rs 50 for the first four hours. After that, you will have to pay Rs 50 for every additional hour. Outdoor car parks are free from 4 p.m. on weekdays and from 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays. On the other hand, on Sundays and public holidays, outdoor car parks are free throughout the day.
Covered parking lots are priced at Rs 80 for four hours. After that, it will cost Rs 80 for each additional hour. Disabled parking facilities are available.
Ebony car park
If you plan to travel to Ebene often, you have the opportunity to park at Ebene Car Park. This building can accommodate 934 cars - 861 in covered parking and 73 outdoors. Different fees are offered. The rental for one hour is Rs 50. If you want to rent a parking space for a month, it takes Rs 3,425 (VAT excluded) for covered parking and Rs 2,700 (VAT excluded) for outdoor parking.
The building is equipped with three elevators. Car parks for the disabled are also offered at the same price. The service also includes shuttles to transport you to your destination within the Cybercity of Ebony.
Park and Ride by United Docks
The concept Park and Ride by United Docks may also interest you not far from the Caudan Waterfront, in Port-Louis. 700 car parks are available. The concept is simple: you park your vehicle, a free shuttle drops you off in the city center or at the Caudan Waterfront. A shuttle will then pick you up and return you to the parking area. Shuttles are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The first parking is free. If you plan to use the parking lot for two extra hours, it will cost Rs 100. For a whole day rental, the price is Rs 150. Monthly rental is also offered at Rs 2,200. By subscribing to the monthly rental, you get the Docks World Card for free for the first year. This member card offers you between 10 and 20% discount in restaurants and shops.