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Antalya on a budget
What a trip to Antalya really costs, and where the savings are.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Antalya is affordable for most international visitors. Budget roughly $40–$70 per person per day on a tight budget, $90–$180 mid-range and $250–$700 for luxury, excluding flights. Hotel prices are usually lowest in December–February.
Key facts
- Budget traveller
- $40–$70 a day
- Mid-range
- $90–$180 a day
- Luxury
- $250–$700 a day
- Local currency
- TRY
- Free sights
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Daily budget and trip cost
AMZBooking estimates per person in US dollars, excluding flights, reviewed October 2026. Accommodation is the biggest variable; prices rise in peak months.
| Style | Per day | 3 days | 5 days | 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $40–$70 | $120–$210 | $200–$350 | $280–$490 |
| Mid-range | $90–$180 | $270–$540 | $450–$900 | $630–$1,260 |
| Luxury | $250–$700 | $750–$2,100 | $1,250–$3,500 | $1,750–$4,900 |
Typical prices
Approximate prices in Antalya, October 2026. They change; use them for planning, not as quotes.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Tram or city bus ride | under US$1, paid in lira |
| Glass of Turkish tea | about US$0.50–$1.50 |
| Simit (sesame bread ring) | about US$0.50–$1 |
| Piyaz and köfte lunch | about US$8–$15 |
| Dinner with meze in Kaleiçi | about US$20–$40 per person |
| Museum or ancient site ticket | about €10–€30, priced in euros |
| One-hour harbour boat trip | about US$10–$25 |
| Taxi from the airport to Kaleiçi | about US$20–$30 |
Money-saving tips
- Prices in Turkey change quickly with inflation; check current costs locally and pay in lira where possible for better rates.
- Eat where locals do, in the city centre outside Kaleiçi, for much lower prices.
- Compare a Müzekart with individual tickets if you plan to visit several museums and ancient sites.
- All-inclusive resorts can be good value in May, June and October, outside school holidays.
- Use the tram from the airport instead of a taxi if you are travelling light.
- Withdraw cash from bank ATMs rather than independent machines, and decline dynamic currency conversion.
Free things to do
- Kaleiçi old town — Antalya's walled historic quarter is a maze of lanes lined with Ottoman houses with wooden bay windows, walled gardens and Roman fragments built into the walls.
- Hadrian's Gate — A triple-arched marble gateway built in honour of the Roman emperor Hadrian's visit in 130 AD, flanked by towers and once part of the city walls.
- Yivli Minaret — The fluted brick minaret, built in the early 13th century under the Seljuks and decorated with turquoise tiles, is the symbol of Antalya.
- Lower Düden Waterfall — The Düden River drops about 40 metres from the cliffs straight into the Mediterranean at Lara.
- Konyaaltı Beach — A 7 km sweep of pebble beach west of the centre, backed by a beach park with cafés, playgrounds and cycle lanes.
- Lara Beach — A long, sandy beach east of the city with gently shelving water, lined mostly by resort hotels with a few public stretches.
Where to stay on a budget
$$ · Best for first-timers, couples, culture and nightlife
Kaleiçi
Walled old town of Ottoman houses, boutique hotels and the old Roman harbour
$$ · Best for families, beach and budget
Konyaaltı
Long pebble beach and seafront park with Taurus Mountain views
$ · Best for budget, solo travellers and shopping
Muratpaşa city centre
Everyday Antalya of shopping avenues, local restaurants and the bazaar
Eating well for less
- Gözleme — Village restaurants on the roads to Termessos and Kemer, and weekly markets.
- Turkish breakfast — Breakfast cafés in Kaleiçi and village restaurants in the mountains above the city.
Getting around for less
Antalyakart
A rechargeable transport card used on trams and city buses; sold at kiosks and machines at main stops.
Müzekart
Turkey's museum pass, sold in versions for foreign visitors, covering state museums and sites such as the Antalya Museum, Perge and Aspendos; worth comparing with single tickets if you plan many sites.
Questions travellers ask
+How much does a trip to Antalya cost?
About $450–$900 per person for five days mid-range, excluding flights (estimate), or $200–$350 on a tight budget.
+Is Antalya expensive?
It is affordable for international visitors. Prices in Turkey change quickly with inflation; check current costs locally and pay in lira where possible for better rates.
+How much money do I need per day in Antalya?
Roughly $40–$70 on a budget and $90–$180 mid-range (estimates).
+When are hotel prices lowest in Antalya?
Usually in December–February.