What is the best value for mobile internet in Antalya for 1–2 weeks: roaming, a local Turkish SIM card, or paid hotel Wi‑Fi?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
For a short stay in Antalya, travelers often recommend using your home operator’s roaming package; one example mentioned was MTS with 5 GB for 2300 RUB. A Turkish SIM may be slightly cheaper, but people warned about setup hassles and unreliable performance, while hotel Wi‑Fi was mentioned at about $3 per day.
What the community said
If you are staying in Antalya for less than 10 days and mostly need data rather than local calls, using your home carrier’s roaming package is considered the easier option. Travelers recommend it because you avoid hunting for a mobile shop and dealing with local SIM setup.
14 days ago stays under 10 days
One specific example shared was MTS roaming at 2300 RUB for 5 GB. Travelers said other Russian operators offer similar bundles too, so this can work well for a short trip if you need roughly 5–10 GB.
14 days ago MTS — 5 GB, 2300 RUB
A Turkish SIM card may be a bit cheaper than roaming, but travelers warned about extra hassle: the connection may work inconsistently, and setting everything up on your own can be difficult. It is less convenient if you want internet immediately after arrival.
14 days ago Turkish SIM card
Paid hotel Wi‑Fi was also mentioned at around $3 per day. It was unclear whether this fee was per device or per person, so it could end up costing more than mobile data if you need internet outside the hotel or on multiple devices.
14 days ago Hotel Wi‑Fi — about $3/day