Mauritius travel cost: Practical Guide

Dreaming of a trip to Mauritius and want to know how much budget to plan for this journey?

You’re in the right place!

To calculate an overall budget for your trip to Mauritius, you’ll need to take into account several factors:

• the flight ticket
• accommodation
• transportation (car rental, taxis, or buses)
• sightseeing and activities
• food and fuel.

The cost of your stay in Mauritius can vary greatly depending on the type of accommodation (luxury hotel, B&B, eco-lodge, vacation rental…), your dining choices (restaurants, quick meals…), and the time of year you choose to visit.

All these things need to be considered to establish the most accurate travel budget possible.

To help you, I’ve prepared a concrete estimation of average rates for all these services below, along with my tips and tricks to get the best prices.

So, what budget do you need to visit Mauritius?

Let’s find out right now!

1. Flight Budget for Mauritius

To get to Mauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean, taking a flight is obviously unavoidable.

If you are traveling from France, direct flights are available from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle or Orly airports.

Several airlines offer flights from Paris to Mauritius such as Air France, Air Mauritius, Corsair, and Air Austral.

Please note that Corsair and Air Austral usually make a short stopover at Reunion Island before landing in Mauritius.

For a direct flight with no stopovers, the journey takes about 11 hours between France and Mauritius.

Regarding the price of flight tickets to Mauritius, they vary quite a bit from season to season. However, the average price ranges around 1000€ per person.

Prices can also fluctuate depending on how far in advance you book. Of course, the earlier you book, the better the deals!

To get the best fares, I recommend booking your plane tickets at least 4 to 5 months in advance.

It’s also worth noting that flight prices are higher during the July-August and December holiday periods.

To calculate your flight budget for Mauritius, the easiest way is to use the button below to easily compare prices:

2. Car Rental in Mauritius: Rates

To visit Mauritius in the best conditions, I recommend renting a car locally.

This is indeed the only way to be truly free to move around and to go wherever you want, without relying on taxis or buses.

The budget for car rental in Mauritius varies depending on the type of car you want and the rental company. There may also be price differences based on the season.

For a small 4-seat car, expect about 250€ for a week’s rental.

For your car rental in Mauritius, I advise you to go through Booking Cars.

I use them for all my travels and they really offer lots of benefits.

I choose them mainly for four reasons:

• Quick and easy comparison of car rental rates in Mauritius, with customer reviews
• Comprehensive insurance protection, super effective for getting reimbursed in case of damage or theft
• Free modification or cancellation of your reservation
• Best Price Guarantee: if you find a cheaper equivalent offer elsewhere, Booking Cars will refund the difference!

It’s truly the best way to enjoy unbeatable prices while traveling stress-free!

Click below to compare Mauritius car rental prices:

3. Accommodation Budget: How much does a hotel cost in Mauritius?

As with everything, the rates for accommodation in Mauritius can vary widely, sometimes by two or three times or even four, depending on:

• the time of year
• the category of the hotel
• the location
• how far in advance you book.

Of course, rates are highest during the peak tourist season, which occurs in the southern summer, from October to May.

To give you an example:

• LUX* Grand Baie Hotel (5 stars) in September for a couple: 457€ per night / Same thing in November: 812€ per night
• Otentic Ecotent Experience (3-star eco-lodge) between June and September: 150€ per night / Same thing between November and January: 200 to 225€ per night.

To help you find the perfect accommodation and to calculate your hotel budget in Mauritius, I’ve prepared a detailed article about the island’s best lodgings, in each region: North Coast, West Coast, East and South.

For each region, I’ve categorized accommodations from the most affordable to the most luxurious, to fit all budgets.

You can read this article right here: Where to Stay in Mauritius – My Selection of the Best Hotels

And to compare hotel prices in Mauritius directly, I invite you to click on the button below:

4. What budget for activities in Mauritius?

Are you eager to fit in several visits to cities, villages, or to natural and historical sites during your vacation in Mauritius?

And you’re wondering about the prices of activities in Mauritius?

The good news is that most places of interest in Mauritius can be visited for free.

The beaches, national parks like the Black River Gorges, sacred sites such as Grand Bassin, as well as coastal cities like Grand Baie and historically rich towns like Mahébourg and Port-Louis, the capital, can all be freely explored.

Of course, it’s also possible to choose paid guided tours. The advantage is that you get to be accompanied by a local guide who teaches you a lot about the culture and history of the places, and who shows you secret spots and great local tips you wouldn’t find on your own.

The most interesting ones are:

• The guided tour of Port-Louis: 40€ per person
• The Grand Baie tour: 60€ per person
• And the Mahébourg tour (the first-built city in Mauritius): 54€ per person

There are also some natural and cultural sites that have an entrance fee but the prices are quite fair, at about 10€ for adults. Among the must-visit, admission-paid sites we can mention:

• The Pamplemousses Botanical Garden – Around 5€ entry fee (+ 2€ for guided tour)
• The Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel – 10€ per person (includes access to the island’s highest waterfall)
• The Ferney Valley – 8€ entry fee
• The Eurêka Creole House – 8€ per person
• The Château de Labourdonnais – 15€ entrance (includes a tasting of rums, juices, and fruit jams made on-site)
• Île aux Aigrettes – 20€ per person for a 2-hour guided tour of the nature reserve, including round-trip boat transfer

To make it easier to plan your stay and organize your activities in Mauritius, you can check out my detailed articles on each city/region:

• Bellemare (East Coast): Top 11 Places and Activities
• Chamarel (Southwest): Must-See Visits and Activities
• Flic-en-Flac (West Coast): Top 10 Visits and Activities
• Grand Baie (North Coast): The Ultimate Guide
• Grand Bassin (Sacred Lake): What to Do and See?
• Mahébourg (Southeast Coast): What to Do and See?
• Le Morne Brabant (Southwest Coast): 11 Things to Do and See
• Black River Gorges National Park: What to Do and See?
• Port Louis (the Capital): What to Do and See?

5. What Budget Should You Plan for Activities?

Mauritius is a prime destination for water sports and outdoor activities.

Specifically, boat trips in the stunning blue lagoon are a must-do.

Price of a Boat Excursion in Mauritius

You simply can’t have a holiday in Mauritius without going on at least one boat trip!

It’s one of the most memorable activities in Mauritius and you should definitely not miss out on it.

Boat excursions are available all year round and depart from various locations, including:

• Grand Baie in the north
• Blue Bay or Mahébourg in the southeast
• Bellemare or Trou d’Eau Douce in the east
• as well as from Le Morne Brabant and Black River in the west coast.

Ranging from 2 hours to a full day, heading to paradisiacal islets or prime snorkeling spots, whether on a catamaran or in a speed-boat, the experiences are incredibly varied.

As for the prices, they vary depending on the duration of the trip, the location, and the type of vessel.

You can easily estimate your boat trip budget in Mauritius by referring to my complete guide on the best boat excursions on the island, which you can read right here: The Most Beautiful Sea Excursions to Do in Mauritius

If you don’t feel like reading it right now, here are some examples of rates to give you an idea of the prices for boat trips in Mauritius:

• Catamaran Cruise to the 3 Northern Islets: 68€ per person
• Day Cruise to Île aux Cerfs: 67€ per person
• Dolphin and Whale Watching Outing: 92€ per person
• Speedboat Exploration of 5 Eastern Islets: 75€ per person
• Day Cruise to Île aux Bénitiers + Snorkeling at Crystal Rock: 88€ per person
• Glass Bottom Boat Outing at Blue Bay + Snorkeling + Creole Picnic on Île des 2 Cocos: 45€ per person

Other Activities to Do in Mauritius (+ Prices)

Besides boat trips, there are plenty of other activities to do during your trip to Mauritius that you should include in your leisure budget.

I have listed all the essential activities to do in Mauritius in this article: The Best Activities to Do in Mauritius

Sporty adventurers will especially love:

• canyoning at Tamarind Falls (about 55€ per person, for a half-day adventure in Mauritius’ most beautiful canyon!)
• the 7 Cascades trek, a sporty excursion in a spectacular setting (60€ per person)
• the longest zipline in the Indian Ocean (and 3rd longest in the world!) at La Vallée des Couleurs Nature Park (48€ per person)
• crossing the longest Nepalese bridge in the Indian Ocean, also at La Vallée des Couleurs (26€ per person)
• Via Ferrata in the Mamzel canyon at Flic-en-Flac (64€ per person)

Another flagship activity in Mauritius is seaplane flights over the lagoon! There are 2 main providers in 2 different spots:

• Flight over the North lagoon and the 7 islets (135 to 300€ depending on flight duration)
• Flight over the underwater waterfall and Morne Brabant (149 to 520€ depending on flight duration).

If you like water activities, you can also try:

• kayaking in Mauritius:
  • 45€ per person for the trip in Tamarin Bay, with a great chance of encountering dolphins!
  • or on Tamarin River, a 1.5-hour journey through a stunning tropical setting, for 37€ per person.
• scuba diving (beginner dives from 50€ per person or exploration sessions at 110€ per person)
• Seabob adventure, a small motorized device that allows you to swim at high speeds on the surface and underwater! (from 74€ per person).

Not to forget kitesurfing, surfing, towed tubing, water skiing… You can find all the details and prices here (click the link).

Eating in Mauritius: The Food Budget

Wonder how much is an average meal in Mauritius?

It’s good to know that in Mauritius you can eat for very cheap if you dine like a local.

Street food is incredibly popular here and very affordable. You’ll find vendors selling faratas, rotis, dhal puri, minn frir, minn bwi and other Mauritian street-food on every corner (and it’s delicious… though a bit greasy!)

So if you want to save money on your Mauritius travel budget, you can always opt for quick meals.

Count on spending between 1 and 3€ per person for this kind of street food dish.

During your stay, you can also indulge in some restaurant meals. That’s an additional cost to consider in your Mauritius travel budget.

Generally, restaurant prices in Mauritius vary widely depending on the area.

In tourist areas, especially seaside locations, prices are highest and comparable to those of a French city.

However, they are still very reasonable compared to other countries.

For the most upscale restaurants (outside the luxury hotels), expect to pay around 40€ per person for a starter-main-dessert menu.

In more popular restaurants, you can have the same menu for between 15 and 20€ per person.

You can also opt for snacks offering steam dumplings, briyani, fried rice or other Mauritian specialties, for less than 10€ per person.

To estimate your Mauritius restaurant budget, you need to consider where you choose to eat and how many restaurants you plan to visit.

And to save on food expenses during your vacation, you can alternate by going to restaurants in the evening and having quick bites at lunchtime.

Budget for a Trip to Mauritius Based on Duration

Your Mauritius vacation budget will certainly depend on the total duration of your stay.

To help you calculate it, I’ve got just what you need!

Below you will find links to my recommended itineraries based on duration (1 week, 10 days, 2 weeks, or 3 weeks in Mauritius).

For each itinerary, I detail the different stages, select activities to do, and the best hotels for overnight stays in each region.

You can easily calculate your budget by clicking on the links in these articles, which provide you with details and prices.

What Budget Do You Need for a Week in Mauritius?

Are you planning to spend 7-8 days in Mauritius?

Budget estimate for 2 people (excluding food and fuel):

I’m going to Mauritius in high season (October to May) for 7 days in 3-4 star hotels:

• Flight Paris-Mauritius: 1000 x 2 = 2000€
• Car Rental: 250€
• Accommodation: 1500€
• Activities: 690€

TOTAL budget for Mauritius 1 week for 2 people in October in a 4-star hotel: 4440€

What Budget Do You Need for 10 Days in Mauritius?

If you want to go for 10 days in Mauritius, here’s an idea of the budget to plan for while staying in a guest-house:

Budget estimate for 2 people (excluding food and fuel):

I’m going to Mauritius in off-season (between May and October) for 10 days:

• Flight Paris-Mauritius: 1000 x 2 = 2000€
• Car Rental: 300€
• Accommodation: 850€
• Activities: 916€

TOTAL budget for Mauritius 10 days for two in June in a guest-house: 4066€

How much spending money for 2 weeks in Mauritius?

Here is the order of spending to anticipate if you plan 2-week holidays in Mauritius in a luxury hotel:

Budget estimate for 2 people (excluding food and fuel):

I’m spending 15 days in Mauritius in August in 4-5 star hotels:

• Flight Paris-Mauritius: 1000 x 2 = 2000€
• Car Rental: 450€
• Accommodation: 4000€
• Activities: 1260€

TOTAL budget for Mauritius 15 days for two in August in a luxury hotel: 7710€

What Budget Do You Need for 3 Weeks in Mauritius?

Are you lucky enough to be planning a 20-21 day trip to Mauritius?

Here’s an idea of the budget you should consider for your holiday on this paradise island, staying in 3 or 4-star hotels:

Budget estimate for 2 people (excluding food and fuel):

I’m going for 3 weeks to Mauritius in December staying in 3-4 star hotels:

• Paris-Mauritius flight: 1000 x 2: 2000€
• Car rental: 630€
• Accommodation: 4200€
• Activities: 2250€

TOTAL budget for Mauritius 3 weeks for two in December: 9080€

In conclusion, the cost of a trip to Mauritius will depend on many factors such as:

• The dates of your stay (high or low tourist season)
• The category of accommodation you choose
• Whether you rent a car or not (knowing that taking taxis may overall be more expensive)
• The activities you want to do.

I can’t provide you with an accurate estimate of a travel budget for Mauritius without knowing all these parameters (but I can do it via my Travel Planner service!).

But what you can do is easily calculate the budget for your holiday in Mauritius using the resources below:

Round-trip flight to Mauritius

• Check flight prices on Skyscanner by clicking here

Hotels in Mauritius

• See the hotel prices in Mauritius on Booking.com by clicking here.

Car rental

• Check car rental rates on Booking Cars by clicking here.

Activities

You can find the rates for the best activities in Mauritius on the following two websites:

• GetYourGuide (Boat tours, guided visits – Click here)
• Manawa (Sports activities – Click here).

And there you have it! By visiting the sites mentioned above, you can calculate the exact budget for your dream trip to Mauritius and make your reservations!

Don’t wait too long, as hotels with the best value for money fill up quickly and the most popular activities also have a limited number of spots available!

Plan Your Trip to Mauritius Easily