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Mauritius · Africa

Rodrigues holidays

19.7°S · 63.4°E
At a glanceMauritius as it was 50 years ago: a tiny Creole island of lagoons, hiking and no crowds. Reached by a short flight from Mauritius.
~13h flight estimate4 to 8 days£35 to £205+ per dayStraightforward
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Best time to visit Rodrigues

The strongest periods are May to June and September to November. April and July to August are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.

Jan28°COther
Feb29°COther
Mar29°COther
Apr28°CShoulder
May26°CBest
Jun25°CBest
Jul24°CShoulder
Aug24°CShoulder
Sep25°CBest
Oct26°CBest
Nov27°CBest
Dec28°COther

How much does a trip to Rodrigues cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £35 a day at the budget end, around £70 a day mid-range and £205+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1110 to £1550 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £625 off-peak, £800 typically and £1080 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Rodrigues?

Rodrigues is strongest for switching off, beaches and coastal time, and natural landscapes. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, and the pace is relaxing.

How flexible is it? Rodrigues can credibly be planned with a very relaxed to active daytime pace, serene to balanced evenings and hidden gem to off-beat crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has relaxed days, serene evenings and a hidden gem setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want switching off, beaches and coastal time, and natural landscapes.
  • You prefer a slower, more restful pace.
  • You value quieter, less obvious places.

Think twice if

  • You want a packed, high-energy itinerary every day.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.
  • You want extensive tourist infrastructure and constant buzz.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rodrigues?

The strongest periods are May to June and September to November. April and July to August are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.

How much does a trip to Rodrigues cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £35 a day at the budget end, around £70 a day mid-range and £205+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1110 to £1550 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £625 off-peak, £800 typically and £1080 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Rodrigues from the UK?

Allow roughly 13 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Rodrigues good for?

Rodrigues best suits travellers looking for switching off, beaches and coastal time, and natural landscapes. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, and lakes, rivers and waterfalls, with a relaxing pace.

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