Bodrum is a popular coastal city in Turkey with beaches, nightlife, and marine environments. For those planning a trip here, it is important to understand how payments, cash, and price levels in Bodrum work.
FOREX Index compares average prices for restaurants, tips, bars, sun loungers, shopping and taxis in Bodrum
In Turkey, you pay with Turkish lira, TRY. Means of payment accepted are both cash and card.
Cash and cards
With FOREX, you can easily prepare and plan your trip to Bodrum through services such as Turkish Lira Currency Exchange (TRY), booking experiences and activities, as well as finding flights and travel insurance.
The currency is Turkish lira (TRY): It is the currency you should use in everyday life.
Euro is accepted – but at a worse rate: In tourist areas, euros can be accepted, but it is almost always more expensive than paying in lira.
Cash is central in Bodrum:
Tourist areas are more flexible: Cards work in many restaurants, hotels, and beach clubs, but cash is still commonly used.
Cash can give better price: In some stores and markets, it is common to get a better price when paying in cash.
Bodrum is one of the more expensive destinations in Turkey.
The cost of Bodrum varies greatly depending on the area and lifestyle.
Cash is needed immediately upon arrival.
Many payments, especially outside hotels, are made in cash.
Avoid common mistakes
Adjust your budget
You can keep costs down by:
Tipping is common in Bodrum and is usually left in cash, around 5–10%.
Cash is needed for markets, taxis, beach life and smaller restaurants. Even in a tourist city like Bodrum, cash is an important part of payments.
Find the nearest FOREX store and exchange Turkish Lira for Bodrum
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Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)
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