Tipping in Mauritius
MUR
Last reviewed · Sep 2026Sources & methodology
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Without a service charge, 5-10% at restaurants is a polite thank-you. VAT on the bill is not a tip, and many resorts already add about 10% service.
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Restaurant
Standard:5-10%
Exceptional:Small extra
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+Check the bill for an added service charge first
+Cash tips may reach staff more directly than card add-ons
−If service charge is already listed, extra tipping is optional
Bar
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:50-100 MUR
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+Local bars usually need only a round-up
−A full percentage tip is uncommon outside resorts
Taxi
Standard:Round up
Exceptional:50-100 MUR
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+Agree the fare before the ride when there is no meter
−Extra tipping is modest, not automatic
How to tip in Mauritius
•Check the bill for service charge before adding a tip
•Keep small MUR notes for porters, taxis, and housekeeping
•Hand cash directly to the person who helped you
Quick tips
Many resort restaurants add about 10% service charge on the bill
Porters are tipped about 50-100 MUR per bag, separate from housekeeping
There is no Uber; agree taxi fares in advance and tip modestly in cash
More tipping situations (8)
DeliveryRound up
Hairdresser / BarberRound up
Spa & Massage150-300 MUR
Hotel Staff100-200 MUR per night
Tour guides200-500 MUR per day
Valet ParkingRound up
Airport Services50-100 MUR per bag
Car Services / UberRound up
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Sources & methodology
We cross-check tipping guidance across multiple independent sources, with local and official sources prioritized where available.
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