Antalya is Turkey's premier Mediterranean resort province, stretching along the stunning Turquoise Coast and offering a captivating blend of ancient ruins, dramatic waterfalls, and pristine beaches. The region is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world alongside luxurious all-inclusive resorts and a vibrant old town.
Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Antalya.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- $12-20/night (dorm bed in Kaleiçi hostel)
- Budget
- $25-45/night (budget guesthouse in Kaleiçi)
- Midrange
- $60-130/night (boutique hotel or 3-4 star)
- Luxury
- $180-600+/night (5-star all-inclusive resort)
Food
- Street
- $2-5 (döner, çiğ köfte, midye)
- Local
- $6-12 (lokanta daily special or pide restaurant)
- Midrange
- $15-30 (sit-down restaurant with drink)
- Fine
- $50-100+ (fine dining with wine)
Transport
- Bus
- $0.50-1 (city bus or dolmuş)
- Taxi
- $4-8 (average city ride)
- Airport
- $12-20 (taxi from AYT to city center)
- Daytrip
- $20-50 (organized day trip by minibus)
Activities
- Museum
- $5-10 (most archaeological sites)
- Sites
- $8-12 (Aspendos, Termessos, Perge)
- Tour
- $20-40 (half-day guided tour)
- Excursion
- $35-75 (full-day excursion, rafting, boat trip)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Antalya costs end-to-end.
Budget traveller
$280-315 for 7 days (hostel, street food, public transport, free attractions)
Midrange traveller
$700-840 for 7 days (boutique hotel, restaurant meals, some paid tours)
Luxury traveller
$2,100-3,500+ for 7 days (5-star all-inclusive, private tours, fine dining)
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Turkey's 5% restaurant tax and service charges are often added to bills; check before tipping
All-inclusive resorts can provide excellent value as meals, drinks, and many activities are included
The Museum Card Turkey covers entry to most major archaeological sites and saves significant money
Eat where locals eat: lokantalar and pide shops offer genuine Turkish food at a fraction of tourist restaurant prices
Local dolmuş minibuses between towns cost a fraction of organized tours
Book flights to Antalya Airport (AYT) directly; it's one of Turkey's most competitive routes from Europe
Haggling is appropriate at markets and bazaars; start at 50-60% of asking price
Street food like çiğ köfte, simit, and midye dolma offer cheap and delicious nutrition
Shoulder season (April-May, September-October) offers significantly lower accommodation prices
Many hotel pools allow non-guests to use them for a daily fee, far cheaper than resort rates
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Wandering Kaleiçi Old Town
Spend hours exploring the ancient walled quarter, Roman harbor, and Ottoman streets at no cost
Hadrian's Gate
The magnificent Roman triumphal arch is free to view any time of day
Konyaaltı Public Beach
The 7km city beach has extensive free public access areas alongside paid sunbed zones
Karaalioglu Park
Beautiful clifftop park above the Mediterranean with walking paths and sea views
Yivli Minaret Exterior
Admire Antalya's iconic 13th-century Seljuk minaret from the bazaar courtyard for free
Lower Düden Waterfalls
The cliff-top viewing area for the waterfall dropping into the sea is free to access
Side Ancient City (outdoor ruins)
Much of Side's ancient ruins including the Temple of Apollo can be viewed from public streets without paying museum entry
Alanya Harbor Stroll
Walk the Alanya harbor promenade, Red Tower exterior, and beach for free
Manavgat Market (Saturday)
Browse the large weekly market in Manavgat for fresh produce and local goods
Phaselis Beach Swimming
The beaches around Phaselis can be accessed independently (site entry required for ruins but beach swimming nearby is free)