How to order Mauritian Rupees
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Order your Mauritian Rupees online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
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Buy Mauritian Rupees in person from a participating M&S store. With locations nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Mauritian Rupees from M&S Travel Money?
Planning a trip to Mauritius? Prepare for the journey with M&S Travel Money, the hassle-free way to get your Mauritian Rupees.
- Stores open 7 days a week.*
- A choice of collection options.
- A buy back service for you to exchange leftover currency.
*Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Mauritian Rupee currency
Introduced in 1876, the Mauritian Rupee replaced three currencies: the Indian Rupee, the Mauritius Dollar, and the British Pound. Its currency code is MUR and its currency symbols are Re (singular) and Rs (plural). Each Rupee contains 100 Cents.
The Mauritian currency comes in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
5¢ (Cents), 20¢, Re1 (Rupee), ₨5, ₨10, ₨20
Banknotes include:
₨25, ₨50, ₨100, ₨200, ₨500, ₨1000, ₨2000
You can buy Mauritian Rupees online using our click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
Guide to Mauritius
Renowned for its sapphire waters, white sand beaches, and lush forests, Mauritius is the ultimate tropical getaway. No matter what type of traveller you are, there's something for everyone.
Surrounding the island is a blue lagoon, where shallow waters are dotted with reefs inhabited by marine life and you can spend your days soaking up the sun on a beach. But there's much more to Mauritius than its incredible shores - you can hike through its wild interior or venture into the mountains to discover another side of the island.
Check the latest GBP to MUR exchange rate using our currency converter.
FAQs
Yes, you can use credit and debit cards in many areas of Mauritius, but you should also travel with cash Mauritian Rupees. Card payments aren't accepted everywhere, and may incur fees, charges and unfavourable exchange rates.
Mauritius is considered a relatively affordable destination for tourists. Here are some typical prices in Mauritius:
- Rs25.62 (around £0.42) for a bottle of water.
- Rs103.89 (around £1.72) for a coffee.
- Rs1,500 (around £24.84) for a mid-range meal for two people.
You can use our currency converter to see the latest GBP to MUR exchange rate.
You should expect to pay with Mauritian Rupees in Mauritius. Some businesses may occasionally accept US Dollars and Euros, but this is never guaranteed. Despite Mauritius being a British colony until 1968, the British Pound isn't widely accepted.
If you have a British passport, you can visit Mauritius for up to 60 days without a visa. Before arriving in Mauritius, you must complete a travel form.
For more information regarding Mauritius's entry requirements, visit GOV.UK for further details.
In Mauritius, tipping isn't mandatory, but is generally appreciated.
Thanks to its rich multicultural heritage, Mauritius is a multilingual country. The most widely spoken language is Mauritian Creole, but the population also uses French and English.
Mauritius is generally considered a safe place for tourists to visit. However, you should always double-check entry requirements, health advice, safety and security, and other travel information before departure. Visit the GOV.UK website for more details.
October to December are the driest seasons, meaning you can fully take advantage of the warm weather. Hotels and tours are also slightly cheaper this time of year. The hottest and wettest periods are January to March - cyclone season - when the weather is unpredictable.
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