Make it a trip · Mauritius, Mauritius
What Mauritius costs
once you land
Real prices, from the airport ride to a room for the night, each with where we found it. Checked October 2026, around Grand Baie.
Prices as the source quoted them.
Arriving
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Taxi from the airport to the north or west coast Many reports
About 43 USD on average. The south east is cheaper at 20 to 40 USD.
Sources: Jetsetter Alerts, cost to visit Mauritius 2026 (2026), Amigo Sim, cost of going to Mauritius 2026 (2026-09)
US$35 to US$75 Book an airport pickup -
No visa needed Fixed
For AU, NZ, GB, US, CA, IE, NL, DE, FR, SG passports.
Up to 90 days. Fill in the free All-In-One Travel Form online or on arrival.
Source: Wikipedia, visa policy of Mauritius (2026)
Free
Getting around
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Bus or Metro Express ride Many reports
Sources: Amigo Sim, cost of going to Mauritius 2026 (2026-09), LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$1 -
Compact car hire per day Range
Off season. 60 USD and up in peak season; fuel extra.
Sources: Jetsetter Alerts, cost to visit Mauritius 2026 (2026), Amigo Sim, cost of going to Mauritius 2026 (2026-09)
US$35 to US$55 Compare cars
Eating and drinking
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Lunch menu at a cheap restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$5.30 -
US$5.80
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Dinner for two at a restaurant Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$34 -
Cappuccino Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$2.60 -
Beer at a pub, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$3
At the supermarket
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Water, 1 litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$0.50 -
Coca-Cola at a restaurant, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$1 -
Beer from a shop, half a litre Many reports
Source: LivingCost, Mauritius (2026-06)
US$1.70
Doing
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Full day catamaran cruise, from Many reports
Usually 60 to 100 USD. Per person, often with lunch and drinks.
Source: Amigo Sim, cost of going to Mauritius 2026 (2026-09)
US$60 Book the tour
Sleeping, per night
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Budget guesthouse room, from Range
Usually 30 to 35 USD. Per night.
Source: Amigo Sim, cost of going to Mauritius 2026 (2026-09)
US$30 Find a guesthouse
Prices change. Fixed fees come from official or widely reported figures; ranges are what travellers and operators report for 2026. Some links are affiliate links: they never change what you pay. How we make money.
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