Deposit amounts, zero-deposit availability, accepted payment methods and excess ranges across 36 pickup cities in Mauritius. Compiled from live rental offers, refreshed weekly.
VERIFIED: 2026-07-29 · 177 OFFERS · 36 CITIESAs of July 2026, 161 of 177 car rental offers in Mauritius (91%) require no deposit at pickup. Where a deposit applies, it ranges from $500 to $1,200 (median $650) and can be paid in cash at 45% of suppliers. The advance payment is made online at booking; exact conditions for each car are stated in the booking voucher.
Deposit conditions in Mauritius differ more by car class than by city. The table aggregates all checked offers; amounts are ranges because each rental company sets its own terms, and the voucher for a specific car is the binding document.
| Car class | Zero-deposit offers | Deposit range (where applies) | Excess range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (Changan Alsvin, Honda Fit, Hyundai Grand) | 88 of 94 (94%) | $500 - $650 | $400 - $1,000 |
| Comfort sedan (Changan Alsvin, Nissan Almera, Nissan Magnite) | 16 of 18 (89%) | $650 - $650 | $475 - $1,000 |
| SUV and crossover (Changan Hunter, Ford Ranger, Great Wall) | 53 of 59 (90%) | $500 - $1,000 | $300 - $1,000 |
| Premium and sports (BMW 520i, Mercedes C180, Mercedes C180) | 4 of 6 (67%) | $750 - $1,200 | $750 - $1,200 |
Source: 177 live offers aggregated on 2026-07-29. Amounts in USD.
Every offer in the dataset splits payment in two: an advance paid online at booking, and the remaining amount at pickup. Zero-deposit offers block nothing beyond that; deposit offers additionally hold or charge the deposit at pickup and return it after the car comes back undamaged. Traffic fines and toll charges are billed by the rental company separately after the return. Deposit Index is a data reference: the rental agreement is concluded directly with the rental company.
Where a deposit applies, suppliers in Mauritius accept the following methods. Acceptance is counted across all checked offers; the methods for a specific car are listed in its voucher.
| Deposit payment method | Offers accepting | Share | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 80 of 177 | 45% | refund by bank transfer, up to 30 days |
| Credit card | 72 of 177 | 41% | optional where accepted, never the only method |
| Debit card | 20 of 177 | 11% | charged, not held |
| Cryptocurrency | 0 of 177 | 0% | coins and refund terms set by the rental company |
City-level pages show local zero-deposit availability, delivery options and how conditions differ from the country baseline.
| Pickup city | Offers checked | Zero-deposit share | Deposit range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | 177 | 91% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Flic En Flac | 170 | 91% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Grand Baie | 157 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Le Morne | 152 | 89% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Belle Mare | 150 | 91% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Balaclava | 149 | 89% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Pereybere | 147 | 94% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Trou Aux Biches | 147 | 91% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Mahebourg | 145 | 94% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Mont Choisy | 145 | 94% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Bel Ombre | 130 | 88% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Trou Deau Douce | 128 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Albion | 122 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Grand Gaube | 100 | 87% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Tamarin | 100 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Roches Noires | 94 | 86% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Grand River South East | 92 | 92% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Poste De Flacq | 91 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Cap Malheureux | 88 | 85% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Blue Bay | 87 | 86% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Pointe Desny | 82 | 89% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Black River | 81 | 89% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Port Louis | 76 | 79% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Curepipe | 72 | 96% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Vacoasphoenix | 70 | 91% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Riviere Du Rempart | 59 | 95% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Chamarel | 58 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Vieux Grand Port | 56 | 84% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Quatre Bornes | 56 | 79% | $500 - $1,200 |
| La Flora | 54 | 94% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Saint Paul | 38 | 92% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Holyrood | 36 | 92% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Solferino | 30 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Chemin Grenier | 29 | 90% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Cluny | 26 | 88% | $500 - $1,200 |
| Esperance | 26 | 88% | $500 - $1,200 |
Each cut answers one question with the full dataset behind it:
Document requirements do not depend on the deposit model - suppliers check the same set for every renter.
Yes. 91% of checked offers in Mauritius (161 of 177) require no deposit at pickup. See the dedicated data page: car rental in Mauritius without deposit.
Where a deposit applies, it ranges from $500 to $1,200 depending on the car class and supplier, with a median of $650. The binding amount for a specific car is stated in its voucher.
A credit card is accepted by 41% of suppliers but is not the only option: cash deposits are accepted by 45%, and 91% of offers need no deposit at all. Details: renting in Mauritius without a credit card.
The excess ranges from $300 to $1,200 depending on class (median $600). Full breakdown: excess and liability in Mauritius.
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