You may prefer travelling in groups of family, friends, colleagues or others, without worrying about the right path to take, or the nearest gas station ... In that case, the best choice is to rent a bus or minibus with a driver.
Carriers can offer different services; from half-day transportation to a guided tour.
Each carrier offers different benefits. It is best to contact several of them to submit your request.
In this category we find, as in France, taxis, “VTCs” (tourist car with a driver) vehicles with between 4 and 9 seats, including the driver, but also mini-buses with up to 16 seats.
In Reunion, the issue of transfer to and from the airport necessarily arises for anyone visiting the island. Not to solicit one’s relatives or colleagues, one can think of the "car and driver" solution! Thus tourists or professionals can make their call at any time of day or night, any day of the week, benefiting from a tariff established in advance.
Sample fares for a single transfer from Roland Garros airport: from 70 € (to the west coast) and 130 € (to the south of the island) / vehicle.
Note that these rates are generally applicable to the transfer of 1 to 4 people, with extra-charge for more passengers (up to 8 people). Thus, the more you are likely to share a vehicle, the cheaper the trip will be ...
A vehicle with a driver can also be useful for:
• business trips all over the island
• shuttle to take you to and from a hike
• sightseeing excursions on the island, some drivers offering guided tours
• driving you to a family, religious, sporting or cultural event, without the worry of hitting the road after a bibulous meal or party ...