Shopping

Can I pay in euros at shops in Turkey, and what exchange rate will be used for change in Turkish lira?

Major chains such as Migros and LC Waikiki accept euros and usually give change in Turkish lira. LC Waikiki’s rate can be close to an exchange-office rate: one reported example was €1 = 55.14 TRY versus 55.50 TRY at an exchange office.

2 sources · 46 days ago

How to get to shopping malls in Antalya without a tour to fur shops?

You can reach malls like Terra City or Mall of Antalya by regular city bus, paying with an Antalyakart transit card; the ride takes about 30 minutes and buses run at least every 30 minutes.

1 source · 52 days ago

Are hotel shops and airport-transfer souvenir stops in Turkey overpriced, and where should I buy souvenirs and beach items instead?

Hotel shops and airport-transfer souvenir stops can be significantly more expensive. Buy beach essentials at Carrefour where possible, and calculate airport-stop purchases in Turkish lira yourself before paying.

2 sources · 58 days ago

Should I buy hair-care products in Turkey, or are hotel shampoos good enough for coloured hair?

For coloured or high-maintenance hair, bring your usual products or buy professional hair care in Turkey, since hotel shampoo is usually very basic. Turkish hair-care products receive positive feedback, but no specific brands or prices were mentioned.

1 source · 71 days ago

Do Turkish all-inclusive hotels provide toothpaste and toothbrush, or should you bring your own?

Shampoo and shower gel are usually provided in the room (in refillable bottles, restocked daily), but toothpaste and toothbrush are not — bring your own.

1 source · 72 days ago

How far are supermarkets (Migros, Carrefour) from resort hotels in Turkey and is it easy to walk there?

At some hotels, Migros and Carrefour supermarkets are 7-10 minutes on foot, but you often have to climb a steep hill — especially unpleasant after the beach when returning uphill to your room.

1 source · 76 days ago

Where to find shops, pharmacies and cheap excursions near all-inclusive hotels in Turkey (which direction to walk from the hotel)?

Shops, pharmacies and souvenir/excursion stalls are usually just outside the hotel gates, a 1-2 minute walk in one direction — prices there are noticeably lower than inside the resort.

1 source · 61 days ago

Do Turkish all-inclusive hotels provide free beach towels, or should I bring my own?

Most all-inclusive hotels in Turkey charge for beach towels (around $5 as a deposit or rental fee), so many travelers bring their own thin towels or buy cheap ones locally instead.

1 source · 85 days ago

How can you tell if whisky in Turkey is genuine Scotch import or locally bottled from Scottish spirits?

Don’t rely only on the front label saying "blended scotch whisky". For a fully imported Scotch, travelers recommend checking the fine print for wording like "distilled and bottled in Scotland"; phrases such as "product of Scotland" alone may not mean the bottle was actually filled in Scotland.

1 source · 89 days ago

Can you pay in euros or US dollars in shops in Turkey, and will you get change in lira?

Many tourist-facing shops in Turkey accept euros and US dollars, and change is usually given in Turkish lira. In chains like Migros this is not a currency exchange service, just foreign-currency payment; small tourist shops often inflate prices, and bargaining is possible but not always welcomed.

2 sources · 91 days ago

Where to buy fresh fruit, vegetables and souvenirs near your hotel in Turkey?

Most areas have weekly outdoor markets with produce and clothing, plus permanent shops and malls nearby. Dried fruits and Turkish delight are available at market stalls.

1 source · 110 days ago

How to get a Migros loyalty card in Turkey without a local phone number?

Without a Turkish phone number you can still get Migros discounts by buying a plastic loyalty card at the checkout — in August 2026 the price mentioned was 10 Turkish lira; a participant also said cashiers often apply their own card to give you the discount. Signing up in the Migros app or on the website, and ordering grocery delivery, required a Turkish mobile number according to participants in summer 2026. The number is then given at the till or entered at a self-checkout.

1 source · 56 days ago