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Don’t forget to buy Turkish liras (TRY) before you leave for Turkey.

If you are planning a trip to Turkey, it is advisable to be familiar with the handling of the country's currency so that you can establish a travel budget. The price level in Turkey is not particularly high, so your stay will not be very expensive. The local currency is the Turkish lira, known locally as the 'lira' (TRY). Along with your credit and debit cards we advise you to carry a certain amount of liras with you as some situations will require cash. To get a better offer, we recommend you do the eur try exchange before your departure.

Practical tips for planning your budget

It is wise to plan your daily budget before you leave in order to anticipate your expenses. It is advisable to set a daily budget of 966 Turkish liras per day per person. This will allow you to stay in a hotel for two people, buy an average of two meals and buy a public transport ticket.

The average cost of a meal in a good restaurant will cost you about 150 TRY. Tipping in Turkey is not compulsory but is very much appreciated, but it is important to know that every Turkish customer will leave a tip.

450 TRY
Average cost for one night stay

300 TRY
Average food budget per person per day

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Good to know

Some price indications in Turkey

2.5 TRY

Public transport ticket

1 TRY

The price of a cup of tea

60 TRY

Entry fee to Topkapi Palace

2-5 TRY

A Turkish kebab

130 TRY

A taxi ride

FREE

Entrance fee to the Hagia Sophia

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Some suggestions for your stay

The ancient site of Ephesus is home to the ruins of the Temple of Artemis: one of the seven wonders of the world.

In the middle of Cappadocia, the valley of Göreme allows you to discover numerous traces of the Byzantine civilisation, as well as spectacular troglodyte villages and numerous museums.

A diversion to the famous Muradiye waterfall is well worth it.

The famous beach of Ölüdeniz is dotted with mountains and islets.

The ancient spa town of Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with good reason: it bears witness to a Greek and Roman presence dating back more than 2000 years.

At an altitude of 2000 metres, you will come face to face with the palace of Ishak Pasha, from the top of the rock on which it was built!

This place is absolutely unique as the Düden waterfalls, popular with the locals and famous throughout Turkey, flow into the Mediterranean from a cliff. There are restaurants all around to make the most of the moment.

Some facts about the Turkish Lira

Denominations of the Turkish Lira

Notes :5 TRY, 10 TRY, 20 TRY, 50 TRY, 100 TRY and 200 TRY
Coins : 1 TRY, 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 kurus

The Turkish lira was first introduced as the official currency of Turkey in 1844. 100 kurus is equivalent to one lira.

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On the denominations you can see the image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, the İshak Paşa Palace near Doğubeyazıt, in Ephesus, Cappadocia, the Piri Reis map, the Atatürk Mausoleum and the Atatürk Reservoir Dam.

Why buy Turkish liras with Change Group?

Change Group has been in the currency exchange business since 1992. The company offers attractive rates for your travel money. You can choose from a range of 60 currencies, including the Turkish lira. ChangeGroup offers several strategically located exchange bureaus across France. We advise you to check the EUR TRY exchange rate before you fly to your destination to get a better offer as if you buy your travel money online, on our website, you can benefit from very attractive rates and 0% commission. Moreover, if you have any leftovers from your EUR TRY exchange, with Changegroup’s Buy-Back guarantee, which costs 6,96 €, you can sell them back to us at your original purchase price. You do not want to bother going to an exchange bureau here and you're thinking of buying liras abroad? Then keep in mind that rates are better here and you can choose to get your travel money delivered at your doorstep for only 15,95 €. Be wise, save time and money!