Travel and transport agencies West

For a trip out of the ordinary, the van converted into a motorhome is becoming increasingly popular. Combining both transport and accommodation, it allows you to explore the island in complete freedom. A pioneer in Reunion Island, Run a Van offers the largest fleet and several generations of vehicles, all equipped for sleeping, cooking and showering. Without forgetting many practical à la carte options: guitar, barbecue, tent, baby seat, tables and stools, duvets, hammocks, scooters, games. Friendly welcome and lots of good advice to organize your trip.

Ideally located in the heart of the seaside and tourist area, Pascal and his friendly team have been in place for twenty years. They offer recent vehicles at attractive rates. Their fleet is renewed regularly and is essentially composed of Peugeot and Dacia. Possibility of transfer to and from the airport for rentals of more than seven days. Unlimited mileage, 24/7 assistance. They also offer the sale of second-hand vehicles as well as maintenance/repair at reasonable prices.

Specialist in the rental of two-wheelers in the West, located opposite the paraglider landing site in Saint-Leu. About thirty recent or even new motorcycles and scooters, from the 50 cc without license to the Yamaha X Max in 125 cc and 400 cc for scooters, and from the Suzuki V Strom 650 cc trail to the Yamaha MT-07 700 cc for motorcycles. All equipment is included and supplied: helmet, gloves, jacket, anti-theft device. A serious professional as we like them, in place for several years, and a nice alternative to discover the beautiful landscapes of Reunion Island.

This original service transports night owls living between Boucan-Canot and Trou-d'Eau to various Saint-Gilles night spots. How does it work? All you have to do is buy a book of 10 tickets from one of the participating establishments. Then, when you're ready to leave your place of residence, call one of these establishments, indicating an easy-to-find meeting point and the number of people. A vehicle will pick you up within minutes.

This rental company offers competitive rates on over a hundred vehicles, from small city cars (Peugeot 108, Toyota Aygo, Hyundai i10, Nissan Micra) to road-going sedans (Dacia Duster, Hyundai i20; Peugeot 208, 308, 3008), as well as 7-seater minivans and utility vehicles. You can also rent a baby seat, stroller, cosy or umbrella bed, so you don't have to travel with a full load when you have children. Minimum 3-year driving license and 23 years of age. Unlimited mileage, 24/7 assistance. Airport transfer at €50 or bus station 5 minutes away.

La Touline boating school offers boating license training, as well as boat rental for deep-sea fishing or cruising. You can embark for the day or half-day aboard a 6.30 m Pacific Craft with a 115 hp Yamaha engine (7 seats) or a 6.25 m Pacific Craft with a 130 hp engine (7 seats). The boats are very well maintained and equipped with safety equipment, VHF, tactile GPS-sounder, LED spotlight, rod holders, sun cover, cushions... The team is very friendly!

Built between 1973 and 1978, this bus station has some architectural and design interests, although some refreshment would be required. Managed by the Société d'économie mixte des transports de l'Ouest (SEMTO), it accommodates the bus lines criss-crossing the western intermunicipal area comprising La Possession, Saint-Paul, Le Port, Trois Bassins and Saint-Leu. You can also access the O2, O3, O4, S3, S4 and T lines of the yellow buses, direct to Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre. Do not linger there after 8pm.

Saint-Leu is served by the T, O2, S3 and S4 lines of the "Cars Jaunes" which directly connect Saint-Denis and Saint-Pierre. Located in front of the town hall, the bus station is very pleasant and full of life but it still lacks shade. So if you have some time before your transport arrives, take the opportunity to visit the tourist office nearby or to wander around the town. The hidden treasures of Saint-Leu will then be revealed to you: the basalt architecture, graffiti by Jace or Oner, the church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette..

This site gathers three associated service providers: Thiburce Rodolphe, Legros Alain and Thomas Alain. Their slogan "Call one of the three and your transport to Mafate will be assured" is quite convincing. But above all, they have had the great idea of displaying on their site whether the runway is open or not! With them, you save 2 to 3 hours of walking that you would normally have done on a 10 km long track in full sun. A little extra: ask for the possibility of storing your car in the town of Le Port or La Possession.

Taxi Brousse is one of the historic rental companies in the West, a significant geographical proximity and a friendly old-fashioned human contact, which allows it to benefit from an excellent customer satisfaction rate. All the usual options are included (assistance, all-risk insurance, second driver, child seat) on a fleet of about fifty new or recent air-conditioned vehicles. In terms of pricing: transparent policy with fixed prices all year round, which can become very advantageous in high season.

Self-service rental of electrically-assisted bicycles, with or without subscription. How does it work? It's very simple. Start by downloading the free application onto your smartphone. Then simply log on to the app, create an account (if it's your first time, and even for a one-off rental), then go to one of Saint-Paul's 25 Roulib stations and follow the instructions. The bikes unlock automatically via the app. Ride freely and finish your journey at the Roulib station of your choice.

Here is an original and fun way to get around the Hermitage lagoon and the seaside resort of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. Called Rosalie, this electrically assisted quadricycle with all-terrain wheels can accommodate up to 4 people. The driver and a passenger will be able to move the Rosalie forward thanks to pedals. The machine can be driven easily from the age of 9 years in the company of an adult and its speed does not exceed 9 km/h. An activity to share with the family. Its roof will protect you from the sun.

Kévin, a former ambulance driver who became a professional VTC driver, is at your service for all your trips on the island, whether it is for an airport transfer, a day tour on the island, a drop-off at a hiking site or a night out. Availability, punctuality and quality of service are his priority. It provides Wifi, telephone charger, cold drinks, sweets and baby seat if necessary. As for the rates, if you take them per unit, they are really competitive.