Is it cheaper to rent a car or use taxis on Mahé, Seychelles, and what are the typical costs?

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TL;DR

Taxis on Mahé are often expensive: a return transfer booked through a tour operator is typically around €80–90, while a single taxi trip may cost roughly ₽4,000–5,000. Car hire reportedly starts at about €40 per day and can be better value for several trips or a group.

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In September, a traveller reported rental prices of €40 for a small car and €50 for a slightly larger one, with delivery to Mahé airport.

35 days ago €50 for a slightly larger car

For Mahé’s narrow, winding roads, a traveller recommended a small crossover for its greater ride height, reporting a price difference of €3–5 compared with a regular car.

29 days ago Small crossover: €3–5 price difference

A report dated 30 September quoted €30–40 for a journey from Mahé airport to Beau Vallon, compared with €40 for a day’s car rental in the same report.

13 days ago Mahé airport–Beau Vallon: €30–40

On 10 October, a traveller reported successfully booking a transfer from Mahé airport to Beau Vallon through Booking for €23.

3 days ago Booking: €23 transfer to Beau Vallon

A return transfer on Mahé booked through a tour operator is commonly quoted at around €80–90. The final fare depends on where your hotel is located.

€80–90 return transfer

For independent travel, travelers recommend arranging car collection at Mahé airport. A day’s rental can cost about the same as one taxi journey—roughly ₽4,000–5,000; photograph the car carefully before driving and avoid parking beneath coconut palms.

₽4,000–5,000; Mahé airport

One local price reference puts basic car rental on Mahé at about €40 per day. It is particularly useful if you plan to make several trips around the island, where roads are generally described as good and traffic light.

≈ €40 per day