Should I pay in foreign currency or Turkish lira in Antalya shops?

Shops and market stalls accept dollars and euros, but the exchange rate is set by the seller and always works against the buyer. For example, a price equivalent to $1.40 in lira will be rounded up to $2. Pay in lira when prices are listed in lira, and don't forget to haggle.

A handy trick: at Migros supermarket you can pay in US dollars and receive change in Turkish lira. The rate is generally fair — better than most street shops.

Public buses in Antalya do not accept foreign currency at all — you must pay in Turkish lira. Exchange money before using local transport.

General advice: exchange your money into Turkish lira before shopping. Prices in Turkey are in lira, and paying in lira is always more cost-effective than on-the-spot conversion at the seller's rate.