Daily costs per person in Turkish Lira (₺). Antalya is excellent value — one of Europe's most affordable coastal destinations.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: TRY (Lira) (1 USD ≈ 38 TRY)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | ₺500–800 | ₺1,200–2,500 | ₺4,000+ | Hostels → boutique pansiyons → 5-star resorts |
| Food | ₺200–350 | ₺500–800 | ₺1,500+ | Lokanta & street food → restaurants → fine dining |
| Transport | ₺50–100 | ₺150–300 | ₺600+ | Dolmuş & tram → taxi → private driver |
| Activities | ₺100–250 | ₺300–600 | ₺1,500+ | Beaches & ruins → boat trips → paragliding & diving |
| Drinks | ₺50–100 | ₺200–400 | ₺800+ | Tea & ayran → beer & cocktails → rooftop bars |
| Daily Total | ₺900–1,600 | ₺2,350–4,600 | ₺8,400+ | $24–42 → $62–121 → $220+ |
Money-saving tips
Eat at lokanta
Self-service lokanta restaurants serve home-cooked dishes for ₺80–150 per plate. Look for ones packed with locals near Kışla Mahallesi and the bazaar area.
Dolmuş everywhere
Shared minibuses (dolmuş) cost ₺15–30 and cover almost every route. They're faster and more frequent than municipal buses. Wave them down anywhere on the route.
Free beaches
All beaches in Turkey are public by law. You only pay for sunbeds. Konyaaltı, Lara, and Çıralı beaches have free sections. Bring your own towel and save ₺200–300/day.
Bazaar bargaining
Haggle at the old bazaar for souvenirs — start at 40% of the asking price. Ceramics, leather goods, and spices are best value. Don't haggle in restaurants or supermarkets.
Turkish breakfast
A serpme kahvaltı (spread breakfast) for two costs ₺200–300 and is so massive it covers breakfast and lunch. Order one between two and skip lunch.
Ancient ruins
Museum Pass Mediterranean (₺1,500) covers Perge, Aspendos, Termessos, Side, and more — pays for itself in three visits. Buy online or at any covered site.
