How Much Does a Holiday to Mauritius Cost in2026? Your Complete UK Price Guide.
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Thinking about a holiday to Mauritius but wondering how much a trip to Mauritius actually costs in 2026?
The short answer is that it depends on how you travel, where you stay, when you go and what you want to do.
For a couple travelling from the UK, a 7-night Mauritius holiday can realistically range from around £1,200–£1,500 per person for a good-value package to £2,000–£4,000+ per person for a luxury 5-star experience. Honeymoon and ultra-luxury holidays can, of course, cost considerably more.
Current 2026 holiday prices show just how wide the range can be. Package holidays to Mauritius are currently available from around £1,200–£1,500 per person at some hotels, while premium 5-star resorts and luxury board options can take the price well above £2,000 per person.
At Mauritius Travel (UK), we specialise in creating holidays to Mauritius for UK travellers, from affordable beach escapes to luxury holidays, honeymoons and weddings.
In this guide, we'll explain how much a holiday to Mauritius costs in 2026, including flights, hotels, food, transfers, activities, travel insurance and the new tourist fee.
How much does a holiday to Mauritius cost in 2026?
As a general guide, here's what you might expect to spend for a 7-night holiday from the UK.
Type of Mauritius holiday | Approximate cost per person |
Budget/value holiday | £1,200–£1,600 |
Comfortable 4-star holiday | £1,400–£2,000 |
5-star Mauritius holiday | £1,700–£2,800+ |
Luxury 5-star / honeymoon | £2,500–£5,000+ |
Ultra-luxury resorts and villas | £5,000+ |
These are indicative 2026 figures rather than fixed prices. Fares and hotel prices change according to dates, availability, room type, board basis, flights and special offers.
For example, current 2026 package prices from UK providers include 7-night Mauritius holidays from around £1,277 per person, while some 5-star all-inclusive options are around £1,600–£2,500+ per person.
The important thing is not simply to look for the cheapest Mauritius holiday. A cheaper room-only package can sometimes work out more expensive once you add meals, transfers and activities.
The best-value holiday is usually the one that includes the things you actually need.
How much are flights from the UK to Mauritius?
Flights are one of the biggest parts of your Mauritius holiday budget.
A return economy flight from London to Mauritius can vary considerably depending on the time of year, airline, availability and how far in advance you book.
For example, current Air Mauritius fares from London are showing return economy fares from around £813 for several 2026 travel months, although some dates are considerably more expensive.
As a broad guide:
Good-value return economy flight: around £800–£1,000
Typical return economy flight: around £900–£1,400
Peak-period or late-booked flights: £1,400+
Business Class: potentially several thousand pounds
These figures are only guides. Christmas, New Year, school holidays and popular travel dates can push airfares considerably higher.
How to save money on flights to Mauritius
If your dates are flexible:
Compare several departure dates.
Book well ahead for popular periods.
Consider travelling outside Christmas and New Year.
Compare package holidays with flight-only prices.
Ask a Mauritius specialist to check package rates as well as standalone flights.
Sometimes a flight + hotel package can offer better overall value than booking flights and accommodation separately.
How much does a hotel in Mauritius cost?
Mauritius has accommodation for almost every budget, from small guesthouses and apartments to some of the world's most luxurious beach resorts.
Your hotel is likely to have the biggest impact on the total cost of your holiday after your flights.
Budget accommodation
A simple guesthouse, apartment or budget hotel can sometimes cost around:
£50–£120 per room per night
Prices depend heavily on location, season and availability.
Budget accommodation can be a great option if you're planning to spend most of your holiday exploring the island rather than using the hotel as your main experience.
4-star and mid-range hotels
For a comfortable 4-star experience, you could expect approximately:
£120–£250+ per room per night
Resort facilities, beachfront locations, meal plans and room categories can push prices higher.
For a 5-star Mauritius holiday, prices can range from:
£250 to £1,000+ per room per night
The most exclusive villas and luxury resorts can cost considerably more.
And this is where Mauritius really stands out.
You aren't simply paying for a bedroom. At many luxury resorts, you're paying for the beach, restaurants, spa, service, activities, location and overall experience.
What do Mauritius holidays actually cost with flights and hotel included?
This is often a more useful question than asking how much a hotel costs on its own.
Current published Mauritius Travel package examples for 2026 illustrate the difference between hotels and seasons.
For example, a 7-night Sugar Beach Resort & Spa package has been advertised from around £1,575 per person for certain May–June 2026 dates, including return economy flights from London, half board, transfers and other services. Other dates are higher.
A 7-night Shangri-La Le Touessrok package is shown from around £1,875 per person for certain May 2026 dates, rising for other periods.
Other 2026 examples include:
Le Meridien: from around £1,575 per person for selected May–June dates
La Pirogue: from around £1,875 per person for selected May dates
Sugar Beach: from around £1,575 per person for selected May–June dates
Shangri-La Le Touessrok: from around £1,875 per person for selected May dates
These examples include flights and hotel on the specified board basis, with airport transfers and other package inclusions detailed by Mauritius Travel.
Prices are subject to availability and can change.
How much should I budget for food in Mauritius?
The amount you spend on food depends greatly on your hotel and board basis.
If you choose Half Board, breakfast and dinner are normally included, meaning you'll mainly need to budget for lunches, drinks and any additional dining.
If you choose All Inclusive, much more of your holiday spending is covered in advance.
Eating locally
Mauritius has fantastic street food and local restaurants.
Popular dishes include:
Dholl puri
Gateau piment
Fried noodles
Seafood
Mauritian curries
Briani
Rougaille
A simple local meal can be relatively inexpensive, while meals at beachfront restaurants and luxury resorts will naturally cost much more.
As a broad 2026 guide:
Local food: approximately £3–£10 per person
Mid-range restaurant: approximately £15–£40 per person
Luxury resort dining: £40–£100+ per person
The advantage of Mauritius is that you can mix the two.
Enjoy a delicious local lunch one day and a romantic dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean the next.
Is All Inclusive worth it in Mauritius?
For many travellers, yes – but it depends on how you plan to spend your holiday.
All Inclusive can be particularly attractive if you want to spend most of your time at your resort, enjoy drinks and meals without constantly checking prices, or are travelling with children.
Current 2026 All Inclusive Mauritius packages show examples from around £1,383 per person for 7 nights, with luxury options significantly higher.
All Inclusive can be particularly good for:
Families
Couples who want a relaxing beach holiday
Honeymooners who don't want to worry about daily spending
Travellers who enjoy resort facilities
Anyone who prefers to pay most costs before travelling
Half Board may be better if:
You want to explore the island.
You plan to eat lunch at local restaurants.
You want to take day trips.
You don't drink much.
You want to experience Mauritian food away from your resort.
Don't automatically assume All Inclusive is cheapest. Compare the total holiday price against what you are likely to spend on meals and drinks.
How much does transport cost in Mauritius?
Mauritius is relatively easy to explore, but your transport budget depends on how independent you want to be.
Buses
Public buses are one of the cheapest ways to travel around Mauritius.
They're particularly useful for travellers on a budget, although journey times can be longer than using a private transfer or taxi.
Taxis
Taxis are convenient for short journeys and day trips.
Always confirm the price before travelling if the fare is not metered.
Private transfers
For couples, families and honeymooners, private airport transfers can be a much more comfortable option after a long flight from the UK.
Car hire
Hiring a car gives you much more freedom to explore the island at your own pace.
It can be particularly useful if you want to visit beaches, viewpoints, villages and attractions across different parts of Mauritius.
Your overall transport budget should therefore reflect how much exploring you plan to do.
How much do activities cost in Mauritius?
One of the great things about Mauritius is that you don't need to spend a fortune every day.
Some of the best experiences are completely free.
Free things to do
You can:
Relax on beautiful public beaches.
Watch the sunset.
Explore villages.
Walk along coastal areas.
Visit local markets.
Enjoy viewpoints around the island.
Explore parts of the island independently.
Paid activities
Depending on the experience, you might spend:
Boat trips: approximately £30–£100+
Snorkelling: approximately £15–£40+
Diving: approximately £50–£100+
Adventure activities: approximately £20–£100+
Private excursions: potentially £100–£300+ depending on the itinerary and number of people.
If you're visiting Mauritius for a week, I'd recommend budgeting for at least two or three special experiences, rather than trying to fill every day with expensive excursions.
Don't forget the Mauritius tourist fee
This is an important change since the original version of this article was published.
A tourist fee of €3 per tourist per night was introduced in Mauritius from 1 October 2025.
It applies to visitors aged 12 and over staying in tourist accommodation. Children under 12 are exempt.
For example, two adults staying for seven nights would pay:
€3 × 2 adults × 7 nights = €42
Your accommodation provider or holiday arrangements should explain how the fee is collected.
This is exactly the kind of small additional cost worth knowing about before you travel.
How much is travel insurance for Mauritius?
Travel insurance is another cost that shouldn't be forgotten.
The price depends on:
Your age
Trip length
Level of cover
Activities planned
Number of travellers
Existing medical conditions
Whether you choose single-trip or annual cover
Rather than choosing a policy purely because it is cheap, check that it provides appropriate medical, cancellation, baggage and activity cover.
The UK Government recommends appropriate travel insurance for Mauritius and advises travellers to ensure their policy covers their itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses.
When is the cheapest time to visit Mauritius?
There isn't one single “cheap month” for Mauritius.
Prices depend on demand, school holidays, hotel availability and flights.
Mauritius has two main seasons:
Mauritius summer: November to April
This is the warmer, more humid period.
Coastal daytime temperatures are typically around 28–33°C, with a higher chance of rain between January and March.
Mauritius winter: May to October
This period is generally cooler and drier.
Coastal daytime temperatures are typically around 22–28°C.
For many UK travellers, May to October can be an excellent time to visit Mauritius, particularly if you want pleasant temperatures and generally drier conditions.
However, Mauritius is a year-round destination, and the best month depends on whether your priority is weather, price, school holidays, Christmas, honeymoon dates or a particular activity.
How much money do I need to take to Mauritius?
This depends heavily on what you've already paid for.
If your package includes flights, hotel, transfers and Half Board or All Inclusive, you may not need a huge daily spending budget.
For a Half Board holiday, a couple might mainly need money for:
Lunches
Drinks
Excursions
Taxis
Shopping
Tips
Additional hotel experiences
If you're staying room-only or Bed & Breakfast, you'll obviously need to budget considerably more for food.
A useful approach is to decide your total holiday budget first, then choose the hotel and board basis that fits within it.
Example Mauritius holiday budgets for 2026
Here is a simple way to think about the numbers.
Budget-conscious couple
7 nights: approximately £2,400–£3,200 total
This could include:
Economy flights
Value accommodation
Breakfast or limited board
Local restaurants
Public transport
A few inexpensive activities
Comfortable couple's holiday
7 nights: approximately £3,000–£4,500 total
This could include:
Return economy flights
4-star or good 5-star accommodation
Half Board
Airport transfers
Several excursions
Restaurant lunches
Taxis or private excursions
Luxury Mauritius holiday
7 nights: approximately £4,000–£7,000+ total
This could include:
Premium flights
5-star luxury resort
Half Board or All Inclusive
Private transfers
Spa treatments
Private excursions
Premium dining
Honeymoon or ultra-luxury
£6,000–£10,000+ for two people is entirely possible depending on the resort, room category, flights and experiences.
There is no upper limit at the luxury end.
Is Mauritius expensive compared with other long-haul destinations?
Mauritius doesn't have to be an expensive destination, but it is generally positioned as a quality long-haul holiday destination, particularly when you choose a beachfront 4-star or 5-star resort.
The important thing is to compare like for like.
A £1,400 holiday with flights and Half Board may actually offer better value than a £1,100 holiday where you still have to pay separately for baggage, transfers, breakfast, dinner and activities.
This is one reason we recommend looking at the total cost of the holiday, rather than simply searching for the cheapest flight or cheapest hotel.
How to reduce the cost of your Mauritius holiday
Here are some of our favourite ways to keep the price under control without compromising the experience.
1. Travel outside the most expensive dates
Christmas and New Year can be particularly expensive.
If your dates are flexible, ask us to compare different periods.
2. Book early
The best rooms and flight combinations can disappear quickly, particularly for popular 5-star resorts.
3. Compare board basis
Half Board may be better for an active couple.
All Inclusive may offer better value if you're planning to stay mainly at your resort.
4. Consider a package
Don't automatically assume booking flights and hotels separately is cheaper.
A package can sometimes combine flights, accommodation, transfers and other services at a competitive overall price.
5. Look beyond the headline hotel price
Check what's actually included.
Ask:
Are flights included?
Is baggage included?
Are transfers included?
Is breakfast included?
Is dinner included?
Are taxes included?
Is the tourist fee included?
Are hotel facilities included?
6. Ask a Mauritius specialist
This is where using a specialist travel company like Mauritius Travel (UK) Ltd. can make a real difference.
We can compare different resorts, room categories, board options and travel dates rather than simply looking at one hotel.
What is the average cost of a 7-night Mauritius holiday from the UK?
For 2026, a useful planning figure for a couple is:
£2,500–£4,500 for two people for a good-quality 7-night Mauritius holiday.
That could be higher or lower depending on the hotel, dates, flights and board basis.
Current market examples demonstrate the range, with 7-night packages available from around £1,200–£1,500 per person at some properties, while luxury 5-star holidays can be substantially more.
If you're planning a honeymoon, wedding or luxury Mauritius holiday, we'd recommend budgeting from around £2,000 per person upwards and then selecting the hotel and experiences that matter most to you.
Is Mauritius worth the money?
For many travellers, absolutely.
Mauritius gives you far more than a beach holiday.
You can combine:
Beautiful beaches
Luxury resorts
Mountain scenery
Water sports
Wildlife
Golf
Spa experiences
Local markets
Mauritian cuisine
Cultural experiences
Romantic experiences
Adventure
And that's why two people can visit the same island and have completely different holidays.
A budget-conscious traveller can enjoy Mauritius without spending a fortune, while couples looking for a once-in-a-lifetime luxury honeymoon can create an extraordinary experience.
Planning a Mauritius holiday in 2026?
If you're still wondering “How much does a holiday to Mauritius cost?”, the best answer is: tell us what you want from your holiday and we'll work out the options for you.
At Mauritius Travel (UK), we specialise in Mauritius holidays, luxury resorts, honeymoons and destination weddings.
Because we focus on Mauritius, we can help you choose the right area, hotel, room category and board basis for your budget rather than simply giving you a list of hotels.
We can also compare different dates and packages to help you find the best overall value.
Get your personalised Mauritius holiday quote
Tell us:
Your preferred travel dates
How many people are travelling
Your approximate budget
Preferred departure airport
Whether you're looking for Half Board, All Inclusive or another board basis
Your preferred hotel standard
Whether it's a honeymoon, wedding, anniversary or special occasion
We'll then help you build a Mauritius holiday around your budget.
Or explore our Mauritius holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Cost of a Mauritius Holiday
How much does a 7-night holiday to Mauritius cost?
A 7-night Mauritius holiday from the UK can cost around £1,200–£1,500 per person at the lower end, while a comfortable 4-star or 5-star holiday may cost around £1,500–£2,500+ per person. Luxury honeymoons and high-end resorts can cost considerably more.
How much does a Mauritius holiday cost for two people?
For two people, a realistic 2026 budget is approximately £2,500–£4,500 for a good-quality 7-night holiday including flights and accommodation. Luxury holidays can easily exceed £5,000–£7,000.
Is Mauritius expensive for a holiday?
Mauritius can be expensive if you choose luxury resorts, premium rooms and lots of private excursions, but it doesn't have to be. There are budget hotels, local restaurants, public transport and many free attractions.
How much spending money do I need for Mauritius?
It depends on your board basis. A couple staying All Inclusive may need relatively little daily spending money, while travellers staying Bed & Breakfast or room-only will need a much larger food and drinks budget.
Is All Inclusive worth it in Mauritius?
It can be, particularly for families and couples who want to spend most of their time at the resort. If you plan to explore the island and eat locally, Half Board may offer better value.
What is the cheapest month to visit Mauritius?
There isn't one guaranteed cheapest month every year because prices depend on flights and hotel availability. However, travelling outside Christmas, New Year and UK school holidays can often provide better value. Hotel prices also vary considerably by season.
What is the best month to visit Mauritius?
Mauritius is a year-round destination. May to October generally brings cooler, drier conditions, while November to April is warmer and more humid. January to March has a higher chance of rainfall.
Do UK citizens need a visa for Mauritius?
British citizens travelling on a full British citizen passport can currently visit Mauritius without a visa for up to 60 days, subject to the country's entry requirements. You must have a valid passport, a blank page and proof of onward or return travel.
Is there a tourist tax in Mauritius?
Yes. Mauritius introduced a €3 tourist fee per person per night for visitors aged 12 and over from 1 October 2025.
Is Mauritius good for a honeymoon?
Yes. Mauritius is particularly well suited to honeymoons because couples can combine beautiful beaches and luxury resorts with private dining, spa treatments, boat trips, sightseeing and romantic experiences.
How far in advance should I book Mauritius?
For the best choice of flights, hotels and room categories, particularly for Christmas, New Year, school holidays and honeymoons, booking several months ahead is advisable.
Final answer: how much should you budget for Mauritius?
If you want one simple figure to start planning with, I'd suggest allowing around:
£1,500–£2,500 per person for a good 7-night Mauritius holiday in 2026
For a more luxurious 5-star experience:
£2,000–£3,500+ per person
And for a truly special honeymoon or ultra-luxury holiday:
£3,000–£5,000+ per person
Your exact price will depend on your dates, flights, hotel, room category, board basis
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