With its breathtaking beaches, coral reefs, jungles, and unique blend of British, French, African, Indian, and Chinese influences, Mauritius makes for an unforgettable destination.

Buy your Mauritian rupees online with Asda Travel Money before you leave, so you can simply focus on all that Mauritius has to offer.

Click and Collect your Mauritian rupees from a store near you

We make sorting your travel currency as simple as possible at Asda Travel Money.

Simply buy Mauritian rupees online at a competitive exchange rate, then use our Click & Collect service to pick them up from a selected Asda Travel Money bureau store. You can collect your Mauritian rupees while you do your weekly shopping.

Our pound (GBP) to Mauritian rupees (MUR) exchange rate Price Promise

With our Asda Travel Money Price Promise, we’ll beat the pound to Mauritian rupee exchange rate of any competitors within 5 miles.

And for only £2.99, we’ll also give you our Buy Back Promise. We’ll exchange any Mauritian rupees (bank notes only) you have left back to pounds at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250. T&C’s apply.

To make buying your Mauritian rupees as easy as possible, we can even deliver them directly to you with our home delivery service. Choose next day home delivery for orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Thursday). It’s just £4.99 for orders of £350 and more or FREE for orders over £500.

You’ll get an even better pounds to Mauritian rupees exchange rate with Asda Travel Money if you’re signed up for Asda Rewards.

Should I buy Mauritian rupees now or wait?

Buying Mauritian rupees before you travel means you can focus on getting on with your trip rather than dealing with the hassle of foreign currency.

As well as convenience, if you exchange your currency before you travel, you can also make sure you get more rupees for your pounds. Exchange rates once you land in a country, especially around tourist sites and in hotels, tend to be poor. With our Price Promise, you know you’re getting a competitive exchange rate.

And whilst you’ll be able to withdraw cash from some ATMs and use your UK bank cards in many businesses across Mauritius, you may be charged additional fees. Having cash in your pocket also means you won’t have to worry about whether your cards will be accepted or not.

What countries use Mauritian rupees?

The Mauritian rupee is the national currency of Mauritius. It’s the only official currency accepted in Mauritius and is only used in Mauritius [1].

Mauritian rupee coins and banknotes

One Mauritian rupee is divided into 100 cents.

Seven Mauritian rupee coins and seven Mauritian rupee banknotes [2] are currently in circulation:

*Prices checked as of October 2024. 

Common Mauritian rupee Questions

What is the best currency to take to Mauritius?

The Mauritian rupee is the official national currency of Mauritius and is the only currency you’ll need to use there. We recommend arranging your Mauritian rupees before you travel to make sure you get a competitive exchange rate.

How much cash should I take to Mauritius?

How much cash you’ll need in Mauritius will depend on how long you’ll be there, what you plan to do, and other factors like whether you’ll be staying at an all-inclusive or half-board hotel. You can take up to 500,000 Rs (a little under £9,000) into Mauritius without needing to declare it [8].

How much is 1 pound in Mauritian rupees?

£1 is worth around 56.42 Mauritian rupees*.

*Rates taken from Asda foreign exchange calculator. At time of publishing – October 2024. For the most up to date exchange rate, please see our calculator at the top of the page.

Can I use my debit card in Mauritius?

You’ll be able to use your British debit card at plenty of businesses in Mauritius, and to withdraw cash at ATMs. However, your bank may charge you a foreign transaction fee for doing so. Plus, the exchange rate used to convert the price to pounds may not be as good as the rate you’ll get for Mauritian rupees with an exchange bureau like Asda Travel Money.

Can I use British pounds in Mauritius?

British pounds aren’t widely accepted in Mauritius, and you shouldn’t expect to be able to pay with them. You’ll likely be able to use your British bank cards in Mauritius, but this can be more expensive than paying in cash. We recommend exchanging pounds for Mauritian rupees before you travel to make sure you get a good exchange rate.

If you’re planning another trip soon, Asda Travel Money can help arrange your currency for that too, whether Australian Dollars, Euros, Turkish Lira or Malaysian Ringgit. Check out all the currencies we offer, here.

[1] worlddata.info

[2] bom.mu

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] numbeo.com

[8] economictimes.indiatimes.com