Mauritius Airport Taxi Payment Methods: Cash, Cards and Currency
Airport taxi payment methods in Mauritius depend on the operator. With Barefoot Transfers Mauritius, you pay your driver in cash at the end of each trip. We accept Mauritian rupees, euros, British pounds and US dollars. Cards are not accepted in our vehicles.
Before travelling, confirm the total fare, the currency you will use and when payment is due. This applies whether you pre-book a private transfer, use a booking platform or arrange a taxi after landing.
Can you pay for a Mauritius airport taxi by card?
Check with the company or driver before booking. Do not assume that a taxi has a card machine because you found it online or made a reservation through a website.
It also helps to ask exactly how card payment works. Paying through an app or website is different from using a card terminal inside the vehicle.
Barefoot Transfers Mauritius does not accept credit or debit card payments in its vehicles. Please arrange cash for your journey. If you normally rely on Apple Pay or Google Pay, bring the agreed cash amount for your transfer.
Which currencies does Barefoot accept?
You can pay your Barefoot airport transfer in:
Mauritian rupees: MUR
Euros: EUR
British pounds: GBP
US dollars: USD
Tell us which currency you would like to use when requesting your quote. We can confirm the amount to prepare before you travel.
You do not need to change euros, British pounds or US dollars into rupees solely to pay for your Barefoot transfer, provided the payment amount and currency have been agreed.
Other taxi operators may have different policies. Our guide to paying Mauritius taxis in euros or rupees explains the currency question in more detail.
What if your quote is in a different currency?
Ask for the amount in your preferred payment currency before pickup.
For example, if your quote is in euros but you want to pay in British pounds, message us to confirm the pound amount. Avoid calculating a different amount yourself and leaving the conversion to be discussed at the end of the journey.
Your confirmation should make two things clear:
The total amount due for the agreed transfer.
The currency in which you will pay.
Bring the agreed amount where possible. If you will need change, mention this beforehand, particularly when paying with a large banknote.
When do you pay the driver?
For a direct Barefoot airport transfer booking, payment is made at the end of the journey.
For your arrival transfer, you pay when you reach your hotel, villa or other agreed destination.
For your departure transfer, you pay when you reach the airport.
If you book both journeys directly with us, you can pay for each transfer separately at the end of that trip. Your confirmation should show the price for each journey.
If you booked through another company or a travel platform, check its payment instructions. If your confirmation says the transfer has already been paid, clarify this with the booking provider before making another payment.
Does booking online mean you pay online?
No. Making a reservation online and paying online are separate steps.
A website or WhatsApp conversation may be used to arrange your journey, confirm the price and record your details, while payment is collected later.
For direct Barefoot airport transfer bookings, our standard arrangement is cash to the driver at the end of the trip.
For more about the distinction between reserving a transfer and paying in advance, see our guide to online payment for Mauritius airport transfers.
What should you confirm before pickup?
A short message before travelling can prevent payment confusion after a long flight.
Confirm:
The full journey: your pickup point, destination and any additional stops.
The total price: including the vehicle and any extras you have requested.
The payment method and currency: with the exact amount to prepare.
Any change or receipt requirements: mention these when booking.
If you plan to take a taxi directly from the airport, ask the driver about the fare and accepted payment method before starting the journey.
If you have booked with Barefoot and expect difficulty arranging cash, contact us before your flight so the payment requirement is clear before pickup.
Arrange your airport transfer with clear payment details
Send us your travel date, flight number, destination, passenger count and luggage details. Let us know about any child seats or additional stops, and tell us your preferred payment currency.
We will confirm the transfer price and arrangements before you book.
Visit our Mauritius airport transfer page for the service details, or message us directly.
WhatsApp: +230 54 92 8500
Payment: cash to the driver at the end of each trip, in the agreed currency.