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Coucher de soleil, La Réunion

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Getting Around Reunion

Air: 

Aero-clubs at Roland-Garros Airport hire planes for flights over the island, which are well worth the price.

Side of road: 
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Road quality: 

Roads are in a fair condition. The main road runs on a north-south axis.

Car hire: 

Car hire: Available from the airport and from car hire firms in Saint-Denis. Camper vans can also be hired. Petrol prices are similar to those in France.

Taxi: 

Taxis: Taxi ranks can be found in city centres. Taxis can be hired by telephone (telephone numbers can be obtained from the information points at the airport). There are likely to be extra charges after 2000 Mon-Fri, on Sunday and holidays.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: Speed limits are the same as in France (see France section).

Documentation: 

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, though not legally required.

By water: 

Four shipping lines run services around the island.

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