Where to rent a car on Mahé, and do you need an international driving permit if you pick it up at the airport and drop it off at the ferry port?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
On Mahé, the most practical option is a rental company that offers pickup at Seychelles International Airport and drop-off at the Inter-Island Quay ferry port in Victoria. A national driver’s license is often accepted if it is in Latin script, but carrying an IDP is the safest option in case the rental company asks for it.
What the community said
The most convenient setup on Mahé is to collect the car directly at Seychelles International Airport, so you avoid paying for an extra transfer after landing. If you are continuing by ferry, look for a rental that allows drop-off at Inter-Island Quay in Victoria.
17 days ago Seychelles International Airport; Inter-Island Quay, Victoria
If you need an airport-to-port rental, confirm in advance that the company allows one-way drop-off and ask whether there is an extra fee for returning the car at a different location. On Mahé this matters more than just the daily rate if you are connecting to a ferry.
17 days ago one-way drop-off
For car rental on Mahé, companies commonly ask for your national driving license, especially if the details are printed in Latin characters. To avoid problems at the counter, it is still wise to carry an international driving permit because requirements can vary by company.
17 days ago International Driving Permit