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Mauritius Travel Cost Guide 2026

From budget $130/day to luxury $700/day — full daily expense breakdown

Mauritius can be done on a wide range of budgets. Hostels, local restaurants, and public transport keep daily costs around $130 / ¥19,500. A 3-star hotel with sit-down meals averages $280 / ¥42,000. Luxury travelers in 4-5 star hotels with fine dining should expect $700 / ¥105,000+ per day. Below: detailed breakdown by category, total budgets for 3/5/7-day trips, and local saving tips.

Daily Budget at a Glance

Per person, per day for Mauritius in three travel styles.

Budget
$130
¥19,500 · per day
  • Accommodation$60
  • Food$30
  • Transport$15
  • Activities$25
Hostels, dorm rooms, local eateries, public transit
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Mid-Range
$280
¥42,000 · per day
  • Accommodation$130
  • Food$60
  • Transport$30
  • Activities$60
3-star hotels, sit-down restaurants, mix of transit and taxis
Luxury
$700
¥105,000 · per day
  • Accommodation$380
  • Food$150
  • Transport$60
  • Activities$110
4-5 star hotels, fine dining, private transport and tours

Mauritius runs 30-40% cheaper than Maldives at equivalent 5-star resort quality. Stay NW (Trou aux Biches + Grand Baie) for first-time honeymooners OR East (Belle Mare premium 5-star concentration) OR SW (Le Morne UNESCO). Resort half-board is the canonical pricing model. Day trips Rs 1,500-4,500 ($33-100). Chamarel + Le Morne + Île aux Cerfs are the three canonical paid attractions; everything else is mostly free.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Per person, per day in USD (Japanese yen equivalent in parentheses).

Category Budget Mid-Range Luxury
Accommodation $60 $130 $380
Food $30 $60 $150
Transport $15 $30 $60
Activities & Attractions $25 $60 $110
Daily Total $130 $280 $700

Total Trip Cost by Duration

Including round-trip flight estimate · per person · estimated flights: $700-1,400 from EU direct; $900-1,600 from Asia (HKG/SIN/BOM/JNB direct); $1,400-2,400 from US via DXB or CDG. Air Mauritius flag carrier handles most direct routes.

3-Day Trip 3 nights
Budget
$420
Mid-Range
$880
Luxury
$1,750
5-Day Trip 5 nights
Budget
$750
Mid-Range
$1,620
Luxury
$3,400
7-Day Trip 7 nights
Budget
$1,290
Mid-Range
$2,770
Luxury
$6,000

* Flight prices vary widely by origin and booking timing. Numbers above are average return economy fares.

How Does It Compare?

Mid-range daily cost compared to other popular destinations.

City
Daily (mid-range)
vs Mauritius
Maldives
$380
Mauritius is ~66% cheaper
Seychelles
$320
Mauritius is ~59% cheaper
Bali
$90
Mauritius is ~44% pricier
Zanzibar
$150
Mauritius is ~13% pricier
Phuket
$110
Mauritius is ~18% pricier
Bora Bora
$750
Mauritius is ~83% cheaper

* Exchange rates as of April 2026. Mid-range daily cost per traveler.

Payment & Money

How to pay and what to know about money in Mauritius.

Currency

MUR (Mauritian Rupee) — USD + EUR commonly accepted at resorts + tours.

Card Acceptance

Resorts + malls + most Grand Baie / Flic en Flac restaurants. Cash for Port Louis market + beach + taxis.

Tipping

10% in restaurants if service good (5-10% service often included). Rs 50-100 housekeeping daily. Rs 100-200 dive masters + tour guides.

ATM

MRU + Port Louis + Grand Baie + Flic en Flac + Bel Air. Skip airport exchange.

Recommended Tours & Activities

Booking tours in advance is typically 15-30% cheaper than walk-up rates.

Mauritius Hotel Search

Find rooms in your style — budget $60 to luxury $380+ per night.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a day in Mauritius cost?
It depends heavily on travel style. Budget travelers using hostels, local restaurants, and public transport spend around $130 / ¥19,500 per day. Mid-range travelers in 3-star hotels with sit-down meals run $280 / ¥42,000. Luxury travelers in 4-5 star hotels with fine dining should expect $700 / ¥105,000+ per day. Accommodation (budget $60 / mid $130 / luxury $380) is the largest single cost.

What's the budget for a one-week trip to Mauritius?
Including round-trip flights, 7 days runs: budget $1,290, mid-range $2,770, luxury $6,000. Average return flights: $700-1,400 from EU direct; $900-1,600 from Asia (HKG/SIN/BOM/JNB direct); $1,400-2,400 from US via DXB or CDG. Air Mauritius flag carrier handles most direct routes. (varies by origin and booking timing). Excluding flights, the on-the-ground total (lodging + food + transport + activities) for 7 days: budget $910, mid-range $1,960.

What's the biggest expense in Mauritius?
For mid-range travel, accommodation is the biggest cost at $130 / ¥19,500/day. Order: accommodation $130, food $60, transport $30, activities $60.

Where should I exchange money for Mauritius?
MUR (Mauritian Rupee). USD 1 ≈ Rs 46, EUR 1 ≈ Rs 50. Tourism prices commonly quoted in EUR or USD at resorts + tours; MUR for local restaurants + taxis. Cards accepted at resorts + malls + most Grand Baie / Flic en Flac restaurants. Cash for Port Louis market + beach vendors + taxi tips. ATMs at MRU + Port Louis + Grand Baie + Flic en Flac. Skip airport exchange — bank ATMs have best rates.

Do I need to tip in Mauritius?
Tipping practices vary widely by country. Check the cultural tips section for Mauritius specifics. Generally: 10-15% in restaurants where it's expected, round up taxi fares, small tip per bag for hotel porters.

How can I save money on transport in Mauritius?
Use public transit (subway/bus) to keep transport at $15 / ¥2,250/day. Day passes and IC cards offer discounts vs single tickets. Use ride apps (Uber, local equivalents) instead of street taxis to avoid overcharging.

Where can I eat cheaply in Mauritius?
Local markets, family-run restaurants, and convenience stores can keep food costs at $30 / ¥4,500/day. Tourist-zone restaurants often run 2-3x what you'd pay 10 minutes away. Look for places where locals eat.

Is Mauritius expensive overall?
Costs are on par with the most expensive cities (NYC, London, Zurich, Singapore). Budget travelers can do it on $130 / ¥19,500 per day. The big variables are accommodation ($60–$380), food ($30–$150), and transport ($15–$30) — your style choices matter more than the destination.

Why you can trust cost guide

Jimmy Kong TripPick founder · Travel content creator

Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.

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