How Much Does It Cost to Travel to Mauritius? A Realistic Budget

Flights

With a round trip economy ticket of around 1,200–1,800, flights to Mauritius from the US can be a significant outlay of funds. Season affects rates; lower fares usually come from the shoulder seasons (April-June and September-November) and higher prices during peak seasons (October-April) and vacations. Being flexible with trip dates and using airfare comparison services such as Skyscanner, Google Flights, or Momondo will assist in guaranteeing lower prices. Consider signing up for airline newsletters to be alerted on bargains and promotions. Sometimes, traveling to neighboring islands like Seychelles, Madagascar, or Reunion and using regional carriers like Air Mauritius, Air Austral, or Air Seychelles may save money.

Accommodation

Mauritius's accommodation options span budgets from opulent resorts to cheap hostels and guesthouses. While mid-range hotels usually run between 50 and 150, hostels and guesthouses could only cost 15 to 25 per night. From 50-200 per night, Airbnb presents a variety of choices, including private homes and villas, often with kitchens and laundry facilities; for those looking for luxury, resorts could run up to 200-450, or even more than $1,000 per night for very upscale choices. Booking during the shoulder or low season will help to significantly lower lodging expenses.

Food & Drink

Given local cuisine, food expenses in Mauritius can be relatively reasonable. With alternatives like dholl puri, samosas, and biryani for a few dollars, street food presents excellent and reasonably priced meals. Fast food chains are usually 6-12; casual neighborhood restaurants offer sit-down dinners for 5-15. A mid-range restaurant might run 15 to 30 dollars a dinner. With reasonably priced basics like milk, bread, and potatoes, supermarkets present reasonably priced choices for self-catering.

Along with local beers, locally made cane rum is a somewhat cheap and popular alcoholic beverage. A beer will cost roughly 1.50 to 2; a bottle of wine, 10 to 20; and a bottle of rum, 8 to 20. Recall alcohol is subject to a 15% sales tax.

Transportation

There are many ways to go about Mauritius. With fares at 0.50–2, public buses are the most affordable mobility means. For about $1.20, the Metro Express light rail system provides reasonably priced and quick travel between Port Louis and Curepipe. Although taxis are easily found, fares are not metered; hence, they should be negotiated beforehand. The first fare should cost about $1.60 plus $1.70 per kilometer. Another choice is ride-hailing applications like Yugo. Although day rates of 25–70 plus insurance and gas (somewhat expensive) make car rentals flexible, expenditures can mount quickly.

Activities & Attractions

Mauritius's free attractions are beaches, hiking paths, and historical places, including Aapravasi Ghat. Popular sports are scuba diving and snorkeling; operator and location will affect the cost. Black River Gorges National Park is open for visitors; guided walks could cost extra. The Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden charges a nominal $4.50 entrance fee. To save money, think about scheduling activities and trips beforehand.

Other Expenses

Budget for extras, including souvenirs, SIM cards for mobile data (prepaid alternatives), tipping (10–15% in restaurants for good service), and travel insurance ( recommended). Set aside 10% of your budget for unanticipated expenses or crises.

Sample Budgets

Focussing on budget lodging, street cuisine, and public transit, a backpacker can travel to Mauritius on a daily expenditure of roughly 50–87. Including reasonably priced lodgings, restaurant food, and some paid activities, a mid-range visitor should budget between 100 and 200 daily. A luxury visitor enjoying private transportation, good restaurants, luxury resorts, and upscale hotels can readily spend 400–700 or more daily. With a more reasonable average for most visitors between $1,050 and $2,800, a two-week trip to Mauritius sans airfare may cost anywhere from $462 (cheap) to $9,870 (luxury).