Alanya

The questions people ask first about Alanya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• SafetyAlanya is a busy resort and generally safe for tourists; the real risks are summer heat, sea riptides, and bar or shop bills with no posted prices…

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeTurkish coffee or tea₺40–90 (≈ US$1–3)
• Street or quick mealPide or kebab plate₺150–300 (≈ US$4–8)
• BeerDraught beer / supermarket can₺100–180 (≈ US$3–5)₺50–90 (≈ US$2–3)
• Museum or sight ticketİç Kale inner castle entry€12 (≈ US$14)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₺600 (≈ US$15)
• Mid-range bedSimple hotel double room, a night, per room₺2,200 (≈ US$55)
• High-end bedSimple hotel double room, a night, per room₺4,500 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,500 (≈ US$40) · Mid ₺2,600 (≈ US$65) · High ₺5,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

GZP Gazipaşa–Alanya Airport (30 km (19 mi) southeast; Havaş shuttle meets arriving flights, about 45 min) · AYT Antalya Airport (125 km (78 mi) west; the usual arrival point for international visitors, then bus or transfer)GZP Gazipaşa–Alanya Airport (19 mi (30 km) southeast; Havaş shuttle meets arriving flights, about 45 min) · AYT Antalya Airport (78 mi (125 km) west; the usual arrival point for international visitors, then bus or transfer)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₺1,200–2,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed

Mid

₺2,000–3,500 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed

High

₺3,500 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed

• Kale Cd up to the citadel is a 3 km (1.9 mi) zigzag; take the cable car or a taxi rather than walking it in summer heat.Kale Cd up to the citadel is a 1.9 mi (3 km) zigzag; take the cable car or a taxi rather than walking it in summer heat.
• Atatürk House Museum has been closed; check before you go.
• Shops quote euros and Nordic currencies at poor rates: pay in lira or check the rate first.
• Beachfront shops sell fake branded goods; haggling does not make them good value.
• Boat-trip and jeep-safari touts sell on the harbour; agree the price and inclusions in writing before boarding.