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Cost of travel in Madagascar<\/h2>\n

Getting to Madagascar might not be the cheapest part of your adventure, but once you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll find that travelling around is surprisingly affordable. Park entrance fees are low, and hotels offer great value for money, with plenty of budget and mid-range options to choose from.<\/h4>\n

In this article, we break down the average costs for accommodation, food, and drinks, so you can plan your daily budget with confidence. Ready to dive in? Let\u2019s get started!<\/h4><\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Handling money while travelling in Madagascar<\/h2> \t

Madagascar is a cash economy. A smart way to manage your money safely while travelling here is to use mobile money\u2014it works much like a banking app you\u2019re used to back home.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it works:<\/strong>
When you buy a local SIM card and load it with airtime and an internet bundle, you can activate mobile money in your settings. Once set up, you can load cash onto your phone at any Telecom kiosk, which are easy to find across the country.<\/p>\n

You can then pay for things like restaurant bills directly from your phone \u2013 super handy and safe, especially in emergencies. (We’ve seen clients travelling the West Coast who ran out of cash because there were no ATMs nearby \u2013 Peter, our local manager, could then send money straight to their phone.)<\/p>\n

To summarise:<\/strong>
We strongly recommend bringing sufficient euros in cash and, upon arrival, loading them onto your mobile money account. Only notes printed after 2009 are accepted.<\/p>\n

ATM withdrawals<\/strong>
You can also withdraw money with a Visa card at ATMs across Madagascar. Mastercard users face more limitations \u2013 only BFV, BNI, and MCB banks accept Mastercard, and very few hotels do.<\/p>\n

Pro tips for ATM withdrawals:<\/strong><\/p>\n