Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Getting around Mahé
How to get around Mahé
Buses are cheap but infrequent; taxis are expensive. Most visitors rent a car, with left-hand driving on narrow, steep roads.
Ways to get around Mahé
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Public bus (Seychelles Public Transport Corporation) | About 10–20 SCR | Island-wide, runs 5 am to about 7 pm; check routes |
| Taxi | About 300–500 SCR for 5 km | Fares are set per route; confirm before boarding |
| Rented car | About 900–1,500 SCR a day | Left-hand driving; narrow, steep, winding roads |
Taxis in Mahé
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; taxis are expensive and hotels arrange transfers. Buses are the budget option.
Arriving in Mahé
Seychelles International (SEZ)
Taxi to Victoria about 250–400 SCR, 15 min; to Beau Vallon 500–800 SCR, 40 min; buses run to Victoria.
Inter-island ferry and flights
Cat Cocos ferry to Praslin; Air Seychelles flights to Praslin from Mahé airport.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare; roads are steep and narrow. Most people drive or take buses.
- Driving: on the left. Home licence in English is accepted; an IDP is useful for rental firms. Roads are narrow and steep.
- Onward travel in Seychelles: Buses are cheap on Mahé and Praslin; taxis are expensive. Ferries (Cat Cocos) and flights (Air Seychelles) link Mahé, Praslin and La Digue; many rent a car on Mahé and use bikes on La Digue.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Mahé?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; taxis are expensive and hotels arrange transfers. Buses are the budget option.
What's the best way to get around Mahé?
Buses are cheap but infrequent; taxis are expensive. Most visitors rent a car, with left-hand driving on narrow, steep roads.
How do I get from the airport to Mahé?
Taxi to Victoria about 250–400 SCR, 15 min; to Beau Vallon 500–800 SCR, 40 min; buses run to Victoria.
Is Mahé walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Air Seychelles
- Seychelles Travel Authorisation
- Seychelles Public Transport Corporation
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