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Services
Crystal Car Rental Co Ltd
Crystal Car Rental is a fully licensed and registered car rental agency in Mauritius, accredited by the National Transpo…
Thomas Cook Mauritius
Thomas Cook Operations – Intelligent Foreign Exchange Solutions
Our Services:
Competitive Rates in Foreign Currenc…
Shibani
Shibani Finance is a private company incorporated in Mauritius on the 18th of March 1997.
The main activity of the co…
Pingouin Car Rental
Pingouin Car Rental. Pingouin Car Rental is an established car rental agency in Mauritius at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgool…
Ola Mauritius Car Rental
OLA Mauritius is a local car rental agency in Mauritius with a reputation of offering high end services at affordable pr…
Traveller's Essentials
Make sure to make the most of your trip to Mauritius with this handy guide of essential information for visitors.
Useful Numbers
Police – 999/112
Fire Brigade- 115/995
Service d`Aide Médicale Urgente
(SAMU): 114
Accessibility
Mauritius caters to diverse tourist needs such as the elderly, wheelchair users and the visually or hearing-impaired tourists.
Smoking in Mauritius
Mauritius became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on February 27, 2005. Smoking is prohibited on public transport and in most indoor public places.
Consumer Advisory
To have a pleasant shopping experience, compare prices, enquire about the refund policies and do check the receipts after each purchase.
Visa
For many countries, entry visas are no longer required for tourists. Please check whether you require a visa. For full details, visit the official website of the Mauritius Passport and Immigration Office.
Language
English and French are spoken throughout the island. Some Mauritians also speak other international languages such as German, Italian and Mandarin.
International Driving Licence
In Mauritius, driving is on the left-hand side of the road and drivers have to give way to traffic from the right. Visitors with a valid driving licence issued by a competent authority in their respective countries are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius.
Customs
For full information concerning duty free allowances on entering Mauritius, import permits and restrictions, and other customs regulations, visit the official site of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
Currency
The local currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). The denominations for notes are MUR 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25, and for coins MUR 20, 10, 5 and 1, plus 20 and 5 cent coins (100 cents = MUR 1).
Credit Cards
Banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops accept the major international credit cards, such as American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Weather
Mauritius enjoys a relatively mild climate, with moderate temperatures throughout the year and occasional rainfall. The most pleasant times to visit the island are between April and June, and between September and December.
Banking Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9.00 to 15.00
Friday: 9.00 to 17.00
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
- Useful Numbers
Police – 999/112 | Fire Brigade – 115/995 | Service d`Aide Médicale Urgente (SAMU) – 114
- Accessibility
Mauritius caters to diverse tourist needs such as the elderly, wheelchair users and the visually or hearing-impaired tourists.
- Language
English and French are spoken throughout the island. Some Mauritians also speak other international languages such as German, Italian and Mandarin.
- Customs
For full information concerning duty free allowances on entering Mauritius, import permits and restrictions, and other customs regulations, visit the official site of the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
- Currency
The local currency is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). The denominations for notes are MUR 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25, and for coins MUR 20, 10, 5 and 1, plus 20 and 5 cent coins (100 cents = MUR 1).
- Credit Cards
Banks and most hotels, restaurants and tourist shops accept the major international credit cards, such as American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
- Weather
Mauritius enjoys a relatively mild climate, with moderate temperatures throughout the year and occasional rainfall. The most pleasant times to visit the island are between April and June, and between September and December.
For information about the weather forecast and climate in Mauritius: visit the official website of the Mauritius Meteorological Services.
- Banking Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9.00 to 15.00
Friday: 9.00 to 17.00
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays
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