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Money, cards and tipping in Mauritius
MURRupee
Money in Mauritius
Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels, malls and restaurants; cash rupees for buses, markets and street food. Prices in tourist resorts are often quoted in euros. US$1 ≈ Rs47.84 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Not expected; 10% appreciated if no service charge. Hotels often add a service charge.
- ATMs: ATMs are widespread and dispense rupees; foreign-card fees vary by bank, limits typically 10,000–20,000 Rs.
- Paying by phone: Apple and Google Pay work at some contactless terminals; local Juice by MCB and MauCAS QR are used by residents.
- Price level: about 39% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Baie | Mixed: cards and cash | Cards at hotels, malls and restaurants; cash for buses, markets and street food. ATMs are plentiful. |
| Port Louis | Mixed: cards and cash | Cards at malls, hotels and restaurants; cash for buses, market stalls and street food. ATMs everywhere. |
| Flic en Flac | Mixed: cards and cash | Cards at hotels and restaurants; cash for buses and street food. ATMs in the village. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Mauritius?
Not expected; 10% appreciated if no service charge. Hotels often add a service charge.
Is Mauritius cashless?
Mixed: cards and cash. Cards work in hotels, malls and restaurants; cash rupees for buses, markets and street food. Prices in tourist resorts are often quoted in euros.
What currency does Mauritius use?
The Rupee (MUR). US$1 ≈ Rs47.84 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- Mauritius Travel Form
- Economic Development Board Mauritius
- UK FCDO travel advice: Mauritius
- World Bank open data
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