Some banks in tourist areas and large cities are open daily. Cash can be exchanged in currency exchange offices (döviz bürosu) in all major cities and towns. Banks charge commission. Currency restrictions. There are no restrictions on the import or export of local. The import and export of foreign currency exceeding US$5,000 must be declared.
The tourist areas always price things in Euro to make it easier for the eurozone tourists but they will have added a percentage on to the price for the hassle. If you go off the beaten track a bit they will more than likely only except lira.
Flights from Manchester to Istanbul take about 4 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking for cheap flights to Turkey from London, the most affordable options will appear from Stansted Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Alternatively, you can select a direct flight to Antalya, Izmir and Ankara.
Answer 1 of 14: Hi We are coming to alanya in april, just wanted some advice on currency and is it best to bring euro/lira? Or a mix? Thanks!
Only use TL. Its the currency of the country, and even though you will be driven nuts with traders quoting in euros ignore them if you don't want to be ripped off. Only in Antalya does this happen, nowhere else in Turkey gets this euro problem. Tips must be in TL as well as taxi fares. Best change your money over there, the rate is much better.
Euros, Dollars, Or even GBP are greatly accepted so either is fine. But the local currency is the YTL ( turkish liras ) Change your currency as needed at the doviz ( change office bureau ) Travellers checks are not recommend in Turkey as they are a hassle and there is also a service fee to cash them at the banks. A lot of hotels will not accept.
Here's the estimated foreign currency exchange rates at Antalya Airport for January 10, 2024. Just enter the amount you want to convert and the from/to currency. The official currency for Antalya is TRY YTL Turkish New Lira. These live exchange rates are updated daily but only gives you an estimate rate that may be different at the airport. We
Please use the search facility. This question is now asked almost daily. Prices are in Euros for the convenience of all the Germans that holiday in Antalya, you will find the Staff in Hotels speak German as a second language, too.
In Turkey, there is no restriction on the amount of foreign and Turkish currency that can be brought into the country. However, when leaving the country, you are not allowed to export more than 5,000 US dollars or the equivalent in Turkish or foreign currencies. Amounts exceeding this must be declared.
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