What budget for a trip to Mauritius?

Mauritius long had the reputation of a high-end destination. While luxury is indeed everywhere, there are also real ways to enjoy the pearl of the Indian Ocean without breaking the bank. Here is a complete and realistic Mauritius travel budget, with verifiable figures for 2025-2026.

The flight from Europe and Réunion

From mainland Europe

Direct flights Paris CDG – Mauritius take around 11h30 to 12h. On average, count:

• Low season: €550 to €850 return per person in economy.
• High season: €900 to €1,500 return, sometimes more.
• Business class: €2,500 to €4,500 return depending on the period.

Book 3 to 6 months in advance for July and December.

From Réunion

Count €150 to €350 return depending on the period. Advantage: no time difference, no long-haul flight.

Accommodation: from guesthouse to 5-star resort

Real ranges by category for two people, per night:

• Guesthouse / room in a local home: €30 to €60/night.
• 3-star hotel: €60 to €120/night, breakfast often included.
• 4-star hotel: €120 to €280/night depending on the board.
• 5-star resort: €350 to €1,200/night and more.

Find our selection on the hotels in Mauritius page, with our best negotiated rates.

Meals: how much does eating in Mauritius cost?

• Dholl puri, roti from a street vendor: €1 to €3 per person.
• Local Creole restaurant: €8 to €18 per person.
• Seafront restaurant: €20 to €40 per person.
• Hotel fine-dining table: €60 to €120 per person.

Tip: half-board packages are often worthwhile for 4★ and 5★ hotels. At lunchtime, go out and eat local.

Excursions and activities

• Full-day catamaran: €50 to €80/person, lunch included.
• Scuba diving: €40 to €80.
• Chamarel + island giants: €30 to €55/person.
• Dolphin watching at Tamarin: €35 to €60/person.

Budget €150 to €300 per person for a week of activities. Our excursions in Mauritius are available à la carte or as a package.

Car rental and transfers

• City car: €25 to €40/day, insurance included.
• SUV or automatic: €45 to €75/day.

Driving is on the left. See our guide renting a car in Mauritius. For airport transfers, Sailset offers fixed-price journeys.

Currency and miscellaneous costs

The local currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR), about 49 MUR to €1. Visa/Mastercard are accepted everywhere in tourist areas. Plan for sunscreen, a basic first-aid kit, and travel insurance (€30 to €80).

Example budget for 1 week for two

Estimate for 7 nights departing from Paris in May-June:

• Return flights x2: €1,400
• 4★ hotel half-board x7: €1,400
• Lunches: €200
• Car rental + fuel: €200
• Return airport transfers: €100
• Excursions: €300
• Miscellaneous: €150
• TOTAL: ~€3,750 for two, i.e. ~€1,875/person

In 3★: €2,800-3,200 for two. In 5★ all-inclusive in July: €6,000 to €9,000. For entry formalities, see our Mauritius practical tips page.

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