Shopping in Antalya — are prices in Turkish lira and is it worth it?

At the Antalya market, many items simply have no price tags at all. It's mainly worth visiting for unusual food items — like fresh grapes or olives sold by weight — rather than clothes or souvenirs.

Paying by card at the market rows can involve the seller calling someone to approve the transaction — and the final purchase price ends up higher than expected (exact markup wasn't specified).

At the central market in Antalya, prices for good-quality items (not knockoffs) are close to shop prices, starting around 2000 lira, and sellers aren't eager to haggle. For small souvenirs/trinkets, though, pretending to walk away can get you a 30-50% discount instantly.

This year shopping felt less rewarding than in 2023 due to prices. Mostly bought quality-brand warm clothing that isn't available in Russia.

Perfume bottles in Antalya are often sold empty, with filling done on request in-store. Useful if buying as a gift — you can choose the bottle separately.

All prices are in Turkish lira. If you ask for a conversion to another currency, sellers use their own exchange rate, which is usually unfavorable. Better to pay in lira or know the current rate in advance.

The sale season appears to have started, but discounted price tags are rarely visible in stores. Most items are sold at regular prices — don't count on big markdowns and just buy what you like at the standard price.