Around 90% of the 127 cars listed on Localrent in Mauritius need no deposit at pickup. A live search updated October 24, 2026 confirms this share.
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A no-deposit car means the rental company will not place a hold on your credit card. You pay an advance online by bank card when you book. The balance goes to the company at pickup. Cash is not accepted for the online advance. The rental contract is with the rental company, and deposit terms are stated in the booking voucher.
Around 90% of the 127 cars listed in Mauritius require no deposit. A further 10% ask for a cash deposit at the desk, not a card hold. You can filter the Localrent search to show only no-deposit cars. The share varies slightly by location: 97% in Pereybere, 91% in Belle Mare, 84% in Port Louis. Rental companies deliver across the island, so the same cars appear in several towns.
All 127 cars listed (100%) show no credit card requirement at pickup. You still pay the advance online by bank card when you book. You do not need a credit card when you collect the car. The booking voucher confirms whether a credit card is required. This makes car rental in Mauritius simpler for travelers without a credit card.
Combining no deposit and no credit card means you avoid the two biggest card-related hurdles. Check the voucher for the exact payment methods accepted by each company.
Localrent shows filters such as cars without deposit and cars without a credit card. Open the search for your dates and location, then tick the no-deposit filter in the sidebar. The list updates to show only cars that meet the condition. You can combine filters: no deposit, automatic transmission (99% of cars), unlimited mileage (100%), and so on. The search runs across the whole island, so you see the full range of no-deposit cars.
The widget below is preset to Mauritius and includes the no-deposit filter. Numbers come from a live Localrent search updated October 24, 2026. If you want to pick up at the airport, change the location in the widget. Around 90% of the 127 cars listed at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport need no deposit.
No deposit does not mean no checks. The rental company will inspect your driving licence and confirm you meet any requirements. A UK photocard driving licence can be used to drive in Mauritius. Carry the licence when driving. Rental companies often have stricter requirements than the law. These include one year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and an International Driving Permit. Read the driving guide for Mauritius before you travel.
The company will also check the car's condition with you and note any existing damage. Take photos of the bodywork before you drive away. Mauritius drives on the left-hand side of the road, and accidents are common. Some roads are narrow and have no pavements. Pedestrians and cyclists use main roads, including motorways, by day and at night.
Around 10% of cars in Mauritius require a cash deposit at pickup. A cash deposit is paid in banknotes at the desk. It is returned when you drop off the car with no damage. It does not block a credit card, but you need the cash in hand. The voucher states the exact amount.
All deposit, insurance, mileage, and fuel terms are in the booking voucher. Read the voucher before you confirm. If you want certainty, stick to the 90% of cars marked as no deposit. You can also search for cheap car rental options if budget is a priority.
| Location | No deposit share | Cash deposit share |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Baie | 90% | 10% |
| Flic en Flac | 89% | 11% |
| Port Louis | 84% | 16% |
| Belle Mare | 91% | 9% |
| Tamarin | 85% | 15% |
The table shows how the no-deposit share varies by delivery location. Rental companies deliver across the island, so the same cars appear in several towns. The differences reflect which companies serve each area rather than distinct fleets. Port Louis has the lowest no-deposit share at 84%, while Pereybere reaches 97%. Use the location filter in the widget to see cars available in your preferred town.
On Localrent you book a car from a local rental company. An advance is paid online by bank card when you book. The rest is paid to the company at pickup. The rental contract is with the rental company. Deposit, insurance, mileage, and fuel terms are stated in the booking voucher. Review the voucher carefully to confirm the no-deposit status and any other conditions.
The voucher also lists the pickup location, company contact details, and what documents to bring. Print the voucher or save it on your phone. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is at Plaine Magnien, 48 km southeast of the capital Port Louis. The M1 motorway runs 47 km from Port Louis to the international airport. It links Moka, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Quatre Bornes, Vacoas-Phoenix, and Curepipe.
No-deposit car rental in Mauritius is the norm, with 90% of cars requiring no hold on your credit card. Filter the search to find no-deposit and no-credit-card cars. Read the voucher for all terms and bring a valid driving licence to pickup.
No. All 127 cars listed show no credit card requirement at pickup, and 90% need no deposit. You pay the advance online by bank card and settle the balance at the desk.
No. Cash is not accepted for the online advance. You pay by bank card when you book, and the rest goes to the rental company at pickup.
The rental contract states insurance and liability terms in the voucher. Check the voucher for details.
Yes. Around 10% of cars require a cash deposit at pickup. Use the filter to show only no-deposit cars if you want to avoid this.
No. The rental company will check your driving licence at pickup. A UK photocard driving licence can be used. Rental companies often have stricter requirements than the law.