Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Kemer
Base in Kemer for 3 nights if you want a resort strip with ruins and a cable car; skip it if you want a town with a walkable old quarter.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, peak prices); most clubs and some hotels close Nov–Apr
- Airport
- AYT
- Nights
- 3
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
Kemer is a resort strip on the Lycia coast, about 40 km southwest of Antalya and roughly an hour from Antalya airport. It is not one town: Beldibi, Göynük, Kemer centre, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova run north to south along the D400, and most visitors stay inside a hotel complex rather than in a centre. Come for the sea, Phaselis, Göynük canyon and the Tahtalı cable car; three nights covers it, five if you want boat days and the Lycian Way.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kemer, 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
- SafetyKemer is a low-crime resort area; the real risks are summer heat, sea urchins on shingle beaches…
- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAYT Antalya Airport (About 1 h by road to Kemer centre; bus or tram to Antalya bus station, then TA07 or TA08).
- Getting aroundDolmuş and city buses start from Kemer marina: Bus 1 to Kiriş beach, Bus 4 to Kuzdere, Bus 5 to Arslanbucak.
Cost cheat-sheet
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₺200–400 (≈ US$5–10)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a market₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5)₺60–90 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi, 5 kmTaxi, 3.1 mi₺250–350 (≈ US$7–9)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or site entry₺90–600 (≈ US$3–15)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₺600 (≈ US$15)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedDouble room, small hotel, a night, per room₺6,000 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,800 (≈ US$45) · Mid ₺3,500 (≈ US$90) · High ₺7,000 (≈ US$180)
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 →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AYT Antalya Airport (About 1 h by road to Kemer centre; bus or tram to Antalya bus station, then TA07 or TA08)
Weather and climate
Kemer: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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15°C59°F
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18°C64°F
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May
26°C79°F
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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31°C88°F
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26°C79°F
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Nov
21°C70°F
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Dec
17°C63°F
8°C46°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Dolmuş and city buses start from Kemer marina: Bus 1 to Kiriş beach, Bus 4 to Kuzdere, Bus 5 to Arslanbucak. Bus TA07 runs from Antalya bus station to Beldibi, Göynük and Kemer; TA08 continues to Çamyuva, Phaselis and Tekirova. Long-distance buses to Kumluca and Kaş do not enter Kemer: flag them on the D400 by the otogar. Yellow taxis are everywhere; agree the fare or check the meter.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phaselis
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus TA08 south to Tekirova, get off at the Phaselis stop
Graeco-Roman port ruins in pine forest; three small harbours. Apr–Oct 08:00–20:00, Nov–Mar 08:00–17:30; adult ticket about ₺90.Graeco-Roman port ruins in pine forest; three small harbours. Apr–Oct 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, Nov–Mar 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; adult ticket about ₺90.
Göynük canyon
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus TA07 north to Göynük, then the canyon shuttle
Flooded canyon: boat or swim up it. Daily 09:00–17:30; adult about €20 including shuttle, helmet and life jacket.Flooded canyon: boat or swim up it. Daily 9:00 AM–5:30 PM; adult about €20 including shuttle, helmet and life jacket.
Olympos Teleferik (Mt Tahtalı)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Shuttle minibus from Kemer, or D400 to the Phaselis junction then the 7 km laneShuttle minibus from Kemer, or D400 to the Phaselis junction then the 4.3 mi lane
Cable car to 2,365 m; 10-min ride, gondolas every 30 min. May–Sep 09:00–19:00, Oct–Apr 10:00–17:00; adult return about ₺1,200.Cable car to 2,365 m; 10-min ride, gondolas every 30 min. May–Sep 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Oct–Apr 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; adult return about ₺1,200.
Antalya
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus TA07 or TA08 from Antalya bus station, or drive the D400
Old quarter, museum and harbour; a full day, not a half.
Olympos and Çıralı
overnightDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
D400 south, then local dolmuş
Ruins, the Chimaera flames and a long beach; better with one night than as a return day.
Land of Legends (Belek)
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Hotel shuttle or drive east past Antalya
Theme park east of Antalya; a long day even with a free shuttle from your hotel.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beldibi
Northern resort strip, 20–25 km from Kemer centre; big all-inclusive hotels, quiet in winter.Northern resort strip, 12–16 mi from Kemer centre; big all-inclusive hotels, quiet in winter.
Göynük
Closest strip to Göynük canyon and Dinopark; hotel complexes off the D400, little street life.
Kemer centre
Clocktower, marina, shops and the main beach; the only part that feels like a town.
Kiriş and Çamyuva
South of the hill, long shingle beach, water park; quieter and more spread out.
Tekirova
Southernmost strip, closest to Phaselis and the cable car base; upscale resorts.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺1,500–2,500 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- ₺2,500–5,000 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- ₺5,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Double room, small hotel1 × 3 nights × ₺3,000 | ₺9,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₺3,500 | ₺21,000 |
| Airport transfer AYT to Kemer, both ways2 × ₺900 | ₺1,800 |
| Olympos Teleferik return2 × ₺1,200 | ₺2,400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₺400 | ₺800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺3,500 |
| Trip total≈ ₺6,420 per person per day, bed included | ₺38,500≈ US$950 |
2026 estimate in lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Turkish coffee or tea | ₺40–90 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Pide or kebab plate | ₺200–400 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a market | ₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5) / ₺60–90 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Dolmuş ride within the strip | ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi, 5 km | ₺250–350 (≈ US$7–9) |
| Boat trip from Kemer marina, day | ₺800–1,500 (≈ US$20–40) |
| Museum or site entry | ₺90–600 (≈ US$3–15) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hotel and restaurant staff often speak Russian before English; menus may be Russian-first.
- The Kemer strip is a line of resorts, not a walkable town: check the distance from your hotel to the centre before booking.
- Beach clubs and nightclubs cluster at the north end of Kemer beach and are loud until about 04:00 in season.Beach clubs and nightclubs cluster at the north end of Kemer beach and are loud until about 4:00 AM in season.
- The folklore museum at the harbour and the dolphin park are poor value; skip both.
- Sea urchins and shingle, not sand, on most Kemer beaches: bring water shoes.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
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Bu adrese, lütfenTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
No embassies in Kemer; consulates-general are in Antalya and Istanbul, embassies in Ankara.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Antalya bus station → Kemer, TA07/TA08: about ₺40 (≈ under US$1) in 2023; expect more in 2026
- Taxi AYT airport → Kemer: roughly €50 (≈ US$2)
- Olympos Teleferik shuttle from Kemer: about ₺250 (≈ US$7) return
Say or show
- Merhaba — Hello (mer-hah-BAH)
- Teşekkürler — Thank you (teh-shek-kewr-LER)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (neh kah-DAR)
- Hesap, lütfen — The bill, please (heh-SAP lewt-FEN)
- Otobüs durağı nerede? — Where is the bus stop? (oh-toh-BEWS doo-rah-UH neh-reh-DEH)
- İmdat — Help (eem-DAHT)
Prices in lira move fast: treat every figure as a 2026 estimate and check before you pay.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kemer. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded, peak prices); most clubs and some hotels close Nov–Apr · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AYT: last bus and tram times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Kemer clocktower and marina, Moonlight beach, Çalıştepe and Çamyuva, Tekirova and Phaselis.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Phaselis, Göynük canyon, Olympos Teleferik, Gedelme cave) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal closure fixtures for Nov–Apr so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialKemer municipality
- officialGöynük canyon
- officialPhaselis
- officialOlympos Teleferik
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kemer, revision 5205815 (CC BY-SA 4.0)