Taxi & Transport Scams in Port Louis

Airport Taxi Price Gouging

Unlicensed taxi touts at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), located 45km south of Port Louis, approach arriving passengers before they reach the official taxi rank and quote MUR 2,500–4,000 for the 45-minute city transfer. The legitimate metered or agreed fare from the official rank is MUR 1,200–1,500 (approximately USD 26–33). Touts often claim the official taxis are full, on strike, or that your hotel is far from the standard route.