Reunion Visitor Information

Climate Chart for Reunion

Reunion has a hot tropical climate that can be split into two seasons; the hot, rainy, clyclonic summer from October to March; and from April to September, the cool, dry winter. The east coast has higher rainfall that the west. In the hills temperatures are much cooler, and can reach freezing point during night time.

• Foreign & Commonwealth Office (London)
• State Department - Travel Warnings

Nationals of USA, Canada, New Zealand and most European countries may enter for up to three months with out visa but Australian and other do require French visas. The requirements change regularly and it is recommended that you check with your local representative, or French Embassy for the latest. It is usual for the authorities to request that visitors provide proof of an onward ticket and supply the name of intended accommodation.

Official Currency:    Euro - Cents
Current Exchange Rate:    Today's Exchange Rate

Air

Aero-Clubs offer planes for hire to all over the island from Roland-Garros Airport.

Bus

The bus service covers most of the island and is comfortable and efficient.

Hitching

Hitching around the country is fairly easy

Road

Driving is on the right hand side and and International Driving Licence is recommended. Car hire is available at the airport and in St. Denis and some other main towns.

Mountain bikes and conventional bikes can be hired.

click to view plug types

Electric Power is 220V - 240V running at 50Hz.
The Plug type used in Reunion is: "Type G"