Where to get the best USD to Turkish lira exchange rate in Fethiye?
Based on 3 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Avoid airport exchange counters — private exchange offices in Fethiye town centre or Ölüdeniz typically offer better USD to TRY rates than banks.
What the community said
Exchange rates fluctuate daily, so always check a live rate aggregator like Google Finance or xe.com before visiting any exchange office to know what a fair rate looks like.
20 days ago xe.com / Google Finance — check live rate
In the Ölüdeniz and Dalaman area, private currency exchange offices (döviz bürosu) typically offer significantly better rates than banks. Visit a few and compare before exchanging a large amount.
20 days ago Döviz bürosu — private exchange offices in Ölüdeniz/Dalaman
In Fethiye, the best USD to lira rates are found at exchange offices in the town centre rather than in tourist resort areas or at Dalaman Airport. The further from the airport and beach strips, the better the rate tends to be.
20 days ago Fethiye town centre — best exchange rates
Multiple travellers warn against exchanging money at Dalaman Airport — rates there are well below market. Take just enough lira for immediate needs at the airport and exchange the bulk in town.
20 days ago Dalaman Airport — poor rates, avoid for large exchanges