Flic en Flac is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Flic en Flac works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Flic en Flac, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Flic en Flac, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Flic en Flac starts at around €59 per night, with a typical rate near €266 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Marguery Villas by MJ Holidays, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 19 reviews, from €617 per night; Cap Ouest by Dream Escapes, 3-star, guest rating 9.4 from 13 reviews, from €156 per night; Sands Suites Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 104 reviews, from €301 per night; La Pirogue Mauritius, 4-star, guest rating 9 from 121 reviews, from €409 per night; Royal Studio, guest rating 8.8 from 30 reviews, from €38 per night.
Day trips & routes: Tamarin — about 12 km, 17m drive; Black River — about 10 km, 17m drive; Holyrood — about 14 km, 18m drive; Vacoas Phoenix — about 16 km, 26m drive; Saint Paul — about 18 km, 27m drive; Chamarel — about 29 km, 43m drive. Fastest option is Tamarin: 17m by car.
Flic en Flac: what to know
Things to see: "Wild South Mauritius Tour: Caves, Waterfalls and A Rock Pool", rated 5 from 32 reviews, from €174.18; "Fascinating Nature Tour Incl Ebony Forest, 7 Coloured Earth,Lunch", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €138.45; "Mauritius Colorful South West tour", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €87.54; "Exclusive South West: Seven Colored Earth & Chamarel Waterfall", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €104.67; "Private Guided North Tour Of Mauritius With Lunch Included", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €93.88.
Flic en Flac has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Flic en Flac is around €266, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Flic en Flac you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Mauritius, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
