Do you need to rent a bike on La Digue, or can you get around on foot?

If you're visiting for just one day, skip the bike rental — walking lets you notice more small scenic details along the way, though roads are rough in places.

Grand Anse Petite and Grand Anse beach are a long, hilly walk — if you're staying 2-3 days on the island, a bike is worth renting.

One traveler recommends skipping the bike entirely: the CatCocos ferry from Victoria to La Digue runs from 08:00 to 09:40, then it's a 20-30 min walk to Anse Source d'Argent beach.

From La Digue port you can take a taxi to Anse Petite beach for 250 rupees (about 5-minute ride) — this beach is nicer and more interesting than Anse Source d'Argent.

Renting a bike on La Digue is often seen as a tourist trap for short-term visitors — distances are short (around 2 km), and walking is enough to see the 2-3 main beaches in a single day.

A traveler asked whether the island is small enough to explore on foot without renting a bike — it turns out La Digue is compact enough for walking.