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Mauritius
Mauritius
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Mauritius is a strong pick if you want a island trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
69
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
50
Safety
78
Culture
70
Health
70
Internet
68
Outdoors
92
Access
58
Practical details
Capital
Port Louis
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Population
1.2M
Time zone
UTC+04:00
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Trip basics
Best months
May · Jun · Sep
Climate
Equatorial
Warmest month
Feb · 31°C
Quietest month
Dec · crowd 52/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$223
Local daily spend
MUR 10,435
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Visa check
Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
MUR
Best months list
May · Jun · Sep
Destination type
Island
Photo source
Local curated image