Should I carry cash and a bank card in Bodrum for taxis, tours and everyday payments?

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TL;DR

Bring both Turkish lira cash and a bank card in Bodrum. Cash can cover some small purchases, but taxis with a receipt and some tour payments may require a card; check that your particular card works in Turkey before travelling.

What the community said

For Bodrum, carry two payment methods: Turkish lira cash and a card. In some cases, including taxis that issue a receipt and tour payments, card payment may be required.

Turkish lira cash + bank card

Cash can still be used for part of your everyday spending in Bodrum, so do not rely exclusively on card payments.

Turkish lira cash

If you pay through an app, it may allow you to select a previously linked card. Before ordering a taxi or service, check which card is selected in the payment settings.

In-app payment