Is Antalya expensive? What things really cost in 2026
Short answer
Antalya is good value by Mediterranean standards: a realistic budget day is about €55 per person and a comfortable mid-range day about €155, well below the Greek islands, the Côte d'Azur or Mallorca. Prices have risen fast with Turkish inflation, though, and anything aimed at foreigners (site tickets, boat trips, resort hotels) is priced close to European levels.
Daily budget: backpacker, mid-range, luxury
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed (per person, sharing) | €20 | €55 | €200 |
| Food & drink | €15 | €35 | €80 |
| Sights & tickets | €15 | €40 | €90 |
| Local transport | €5 | €25 | €60 |
| Per person, per day | €55 | €155 | €430 |
Approximate 2026 prices, two people sharing a room. From our Antalya day-cost table.
What things cost
| Item | Typical price* |
|---|---|
| Turkish tea (çay) | about €0.50–1 |
| Simit (sesame bread ring) | about €0.50–1 |
| Döner or dürüm wrap | about €3–6 |
| Pint of local beer (Efes) in a bar | about €4–7 |
| Tram or bus ride with AntalyaKart | under €1 |
| Antalya Museum ticket | about €15–20 |
| Boat trip from the old harbour with lunch | about €15–30 |
| Kaleiçi guesthouse double, high season | about €40–80 |
* Approximate prices, October 2026. They change with season and exchange rates.
Where the money goes
Accommodation is the biggest variable: a Kaleiçi guesthouse runs about €40–80 a night for a double and a boutique hotel in a restored Ottoman house €80–160, while Lara and Belek all-inclusive resorts start around €200 and go far higher. Sightseeing is the second big cost, because site and museum tickets for foreigners are set in euros: Perge, Aspendos, Side and the Antalya Museum add up quickly, which is why the Museum Pass Mediterranean often pays off. Food is cheap if you eat where locals do, and local transport (tram and bus) costs very little; day tours or a rental car for the ancient cities are where transport spending goes.
When it is cheaper
From November to March hotel prices in Kaleiçi and on the coast can drop by roughly a third to a half, and many resorts close. Late April–May and October are a good compromise: warm, open, and noticeably cheaper than July–August.
How to spend less
- Buy the Museum Pass Mediterranean if you will visit four or more sites (Antalya Museum, Perge, Aspendos, Side); compare its current price with single tickets first.
- Pay in Turkish lira by card or with cash from a bank ATM rather than in euros; euro prices in tourist shops use poor exchange rates.
- Use the tram from the airport and along the coast with an AntalyaKart instead of taxis.
- Eat lunch at lokantas (canteens with ready-cooked dishes) and pide shops away from the Kaleiçi harbour front.
- Combine Perge, Aspendos and Side in one day by rental car or a group tour rather than three separate trips.
- Book Kaleiçi guesthouses directly in shoulder season; many include breakfast, which saves a meal.
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Common questions
Is Antalya cheaper than Greece or Spain?
Generally yes for food, local transport and mid-range hotels. Site tickets for foreigners and resorts are priced near European levels, so the savings are smaller on sightseeing-heavy or all-inclusive trips.
Should I pay in euros or lira?
Pay in lira by card or with cash from a bank ATM. Euros are widely accepted in tourist businesses but usually at a worse rate.
How much is a day in Antalya?
About €55 per person on a budget, about €155 mid-range and about €430 in comfort, including bed, food, sights and transport.