Travel Costs in Turkey
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $40
- Mid-range / day
- $100
- Luxury / day
- $280
- Budget meal
- $4
- Coffee
- $2.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $20
- Mid-range hotel
- $65
Overview
Turkey remains one of the more affordable destinations for international travelers, largely due to the Turkish lira's depreciation against the US dollar in recent years, making food, transport, and accommodation excellent value. Istanbul tends to be the most expensive city, while coastal resort areas like Bodrum and Antalya can spike in cost during peak summer months. Street food, local eateries, and public transit keep daily budgets very manageable for those willing to travel like locals.
Notes
Use the Istanbul metro and tram network instead of taxis, and eat at local lokantas (traditional Turkish eateries) rather than tourist-facing restaurants to cut food and transport costs significantly. Booking accommodations slightly outside the historic center in Istanbul can also save 30-50% on hotel rates.