IslandGuide — La Réunion
🇫🇷 France

Car rental in La Réunion

Les sites les plus spectaculaires de La Réunion -- le volcan actif Piton de la Fournaise, les trois cirques, le canyon du Trou de Fer et la vallée de la Langevin -- se trouvent tous dans les terres et sont inaccessibles sans voiture. L'île n'a pas de réseau ferroviaire et les bus sont limités hors du littoral. Une voiture de location est indispensable : aéroport RUN à Saint-Gilles 45 min ; jusqu'au départ du Piton de la Fournaise 2h30. Conduite à droite (règles françaises).

Lieux de prise en charge

RUN Roland Garros Airport
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Questions fréquentes

Is a hire car necessary on Reunion?
Yes. The volcano, calderas, and most natural sites are in the interior with no practical public transport. Without a car you are limited to the coastal strip.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Reunion?
Right-hand side (French rules). Road signs and regulations follow French metropolitan standards.
How long is the drive from RUN airport to the volcano?
The trailhead at Pas de Bellecombe (Piton de la Fournaise) is about 90 km from Saint-Denis -- allow 2.5 hours for the mountain road. The road to Cilaos caldera has 400 curves and takes about 2 hours from Saint-Denis.
Are mountain roads on Reunion difficult to drive?
The road to Cilaos is narrow and winding but fully asphalted. The coastal RN1/RN2 highway is a modern dual carriageway. A standard hire car is sufficient for all main routes.

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Questions fréquentes

Is a hire car necessary on Reunion?
Yes. The volcano, calderas, and most natural sites are in the interior with no practical public transport. Without a car you are limited to the coastal strip.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Reunion?
Right-hand side (French rules). Road signs and regulations follow French metropolitan standards.
How long is the drive from RUN airport to the volcano?
The trailhead at Pas de Bellecombe (Piton de la Fournaise) is about 90 km from Saint-Denis -- allow 2.5 hours for the mountain road. The road to Cilaos caldera has 400 curves and takes about 2 hours from Saint-Denis.
Are mountain roads on Reunion difficult to drive?
The road to Cilaos is narrow and winding but fully asphalted. The coastal RN1/RN2 highway is a modern dual carriageway. A standard hire car is sufficient for all main routes.