Car rental in Saint-Philippe

Located on the southeastern tip of La Réunion, Saint-Philippe offers a unique face of the island, shaped by volcanic landscapes, rugged coastline and lush forests. Here, everything reflects the power of nature. Renting a car with Tropicar lets you immerse yourself in this wild, fascinating setting and reach every corner of the town at your own pace.

The lava road and volcanic legacies

In Saint-Philippe, the Piton de la Fournaise is everywhere. It has carved black cliffs, created beaches, shifted roads… and continues to reshape the land with each eruption. The road crossing the Grand Brûlé is lined with panels marking the successive lava flows - every stop becomes an open-air geology lesson.

The Pointe de la Table trail, starting from Puits Arabe, offers an easy walk across the most recent flows, between sea and frozen lava. This is also where you can explore the famous lava tunnels. With your own car, you’re free to stop at every site of interest and take the time to discover them.

A wild and vibrant coastline

Saint-Philippe is also about its striking seafront. Cap Méchant is a must-see, where waves crash violently against basalt cliffs in a breathtaking natural show. Beneath the vacoa trees, picnic kiosks make it an ideal spot to pause in the shade.

Nearby, the Baril seawater pool offers a safe place to cool off, just next to the historic Puits des Anglais. Further along, Tremblet Beach, born from the 2007 lava flow, once again showcases the tight bond between the ocean and the volcano.

Botanical and cultural immersion

Mare Longue Forest, a remnant of the island’s lowland primary forest, is a treasure for nature lovers. Its botanical trail reveals native hardwoods and endemic species thriving on volcanic soil. The Garden of Perfumes and Spices offers another kind of sensory journey, with scents ranging from vanilla to turmeric.

Exploring the town with your Tropicar rental car, you can also reach the small port of Tremblet or the Thursday afternoon market - both places where the simple, welcoming daily life of the Saint-Philippois can still be felt.