Should I take euros or dollars to Mauritius?

The official currency is the Mauritian Rupee - not the dollar and not the Euro. Some people have tipped in dollars or euros - much to the consternation of the recipients in Mauritius as these currencies are totally useless to the average Mauritian worker and they have to ask tourists to change these dollars into MUR.



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The official currency is the Mauritian Rupee - not the dollar and not the Euro. Some people have tipped in dollars or euros - much to the consternation of the recipients in Mauritius as these currencies are totally useless to the average Mauritian worker and they have to ask tourists to change these dollars into MUR.

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At some tourist attraction payments is Euro may be accepted, but mostly you need the domestic currency. Some places accept card payments, but we recommend that you bring some cash.

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Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.

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For bellhops who help carry your luggage, you should tip them a few rupees (100MUR) per bag and for housekeeping about 100 rupees every few days is a sufficient tip. If you are still unsure of how much to tip, the best option is to find out the hotel policy, as some encourage using the common tip box.

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Banks and credit unions are generally the best places to exchange currency, with reasonable exchange rates and the lowest fees.

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Visas. UK passport holders don't need a visa to enter Mauritius. On arrival, your passport will be stamped allowing entry to the country for 60 days. You'll need to be able to provide evidence of onward or return travel.

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There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency on arrival or departure. Sums exceeding or equivalent to Rp500,000 must be declared on arrival and on departure and a proof of origin and the intended use must be stated on leaving the country.

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