Answer 11 of 27: I am coming over on the 10th March just for the week, i am wondering which currency is best? I know you can use Euros but was thinking if i was to pop to the local supermarket for something or need to catxh the dolmus would they give change?
Advice please. Danielle, If Euro is your national currency, then bring some. Do not bring in any TL as you would get a better exchange rate in Turkey. In Turkey use TL as much as possible. You can use the ATM's to get TL when you need more. Use your credit cards as often as you can. You can also use exchange bureaus (Döviz) to exchange currency.
The official currency in Antalya is the Turkish Lira (TRY) although many people end up taking Euros with them as its widely accepted throughout the city and often preferred by traders. So, which should you take? Turkish Lira or Euros? What’s the best currency to use in Antalya: Turkish Lira or Euro?
Personally what works best for me now is lira for tips and Euro for shopping and hotel. Claire is right Euro is not the currency of turkey. Turkish lira is but for some Strange reason turkey allows euros, GBP even dollars to be used widely iin Antalya province tourist regions.
4.03 - 8.05. Budget lunch. Doner sandwiches are sold everywhere at low prices. Those on tight budgets will have other options as well. 5.03 - 9.39. Budget dinner. A sit-down meal in Antalya can still be quite cheap if you go for Turkish food rather than Italian or other international choices. 7.72 - 13.42. Beer (.5l)
. It can vary between 30 and 90 days . Citizens from most European countries are able to travel without a visa for visits of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. This means that a maximum of 180 days is possible in one year. Note that visa runs are no longer possible to renew your tourist visa. Therefore, leaving Turkey and reentering does not
Answer 31 of 42: Which currency does everyone take? We were wanting to do a bit of shopping but the exchange rate will play a big part. Thanks
Answer 31 of 35: Hi Its my first visit to Turkey in Sept and ive read many conflicting things on TA/forums regarding what currency is best to take and what is used mostly when there?? Ie for shopping buses tipping bars etc.
can you use euros in antalya