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How much does a trip to Turkey cost?
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A 3-night trip to Turkey for 2 people costs about €220 (₺12,100) on a mid-range budget, from €98 (₺5,440) travelling cheaply up to €405 (₺22,400) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €67 (₺3,700) |
| Food & drinks | €78 (₺4,320) |
| Local transport | €31 (₺1,710) |
| Sights & activities | €43 (₺2,370) |
| Total | €220 (₺12,100) |
Cost per person per day in Turkey
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €6.5₺370 | €11₺615 | €21₺1,170 |
| Food & drinks | €6.5₺350 | €13₺720 | €20₺1,110 |
| Local transport | €0.5₺37 | €5₺285 | €10₺570 |
| Sights & activities | €2.5₺150 | €7₺395 | €16₺890 |
| Total per person per day | €16₺905 | €36₺2,020 | €68₺3,740 |
What things cost in Turkey
Hotel room per night
- Budget€13 (₺740)
- Mid-range€22 (₺1,230)
- Comfort€42 (₺2,340)
Room rates are estimated from the average hotel price in Turkey.
- Restaurant meal€5.36 (₺296.02)
- Street food or quick meal€0.89 (₺49.34)
- Coffee€1.34 (₺74.01)
- Beer€2.23 (₺123.34)
- Taxi per km€0.54 (₺29.60)
- Public transport ticket€0.27 (₺15)
Hotels in Turkey
Budget: €13 (₺740) · Mid-range: €22 (₺1,230) · Comfort: €42 (₺2,340)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for Turkey
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): ₺1,200 - ₺1,500 (€22 - €27). Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals. Confirm the meter is running before departure. Rates vary with traffic and time of day; daytime is lower.
- Best alternative: Havaist airport shuttle bus to Istanbul city centre (₺200 (€3.62))
- Tap your Istanbulkart or contactless card on the validator at the station gate before boarding. Failing to tap in counts as travelling without a ticket. Fine without a valid ticket: ₺1,500 (€27.14).
- Restaurants: round up or add 5 to 10 percent. Taxis: round up to the nearest amount. Small tips for hotel staff and tour guides are appreciated.
- Some restaurants add a service charge of around 10 percent to the bill. Check the menu and bill for it before assuming it is included. Menus should show prices; establishments that hide them are a warning sign.
- Always choose to be charged in Turkish lira and decline dynamic currency conversion offered by ATMs or card terminals. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Some standalone ATM brands charge high withdrawal fees, so check the screen before confirming.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-12. Your trip can cost more or less.