Best money exchange in Mauritius

It is recommended to exchange your money in Mauritius on arrival, rather than in your home country to avail of lower exchange rates. However, money changer at the airport the exchange rate is quite high. Try to visit a local private money exchange bureau such as Shibani Finance or Thomas Cook (see below), as these will offer you better rates than banks or hotels. There are plenty of money changer at the airport, but the exchange rate is quite high.

Money exchange bureau in Mauritius

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to have cash or card in Mauritius?

Both works well in Mauritius. You can use cards in most shopping malls and can withdraw local currency from the ATM as well. It's advisable to bring a fair amount of cash for small vendors, also bring multiple cards as sometimes you can get issues with one card then another card can be used.