Dalaman

The questions people ask first about Dalaman, 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
• SafetyDalaman is a low-crime, small-town airport district and the usual beach precautions apply: sun and heat in July–August…

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

• CoffeeCoffee or tea in a town café₺60–120 (≈ US$2–3)
• Street or quick mealPide, kebab or a plate of meze₺200–400 (≈ US$5–10)
• Beercafé in town / resort bar₺120–200 (≈ US$3–5)₺200–350 (≈ US$5–9)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck₺350–500 (≈ US$9–13)
• Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride (Muttaş)check₺40–80 (≈ US$1–2)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺300–600 (≈ US$8–15)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₺600 (≈ US$15)
• Mid-range bedSmall-hotel double room, a night, per room₺2,800 (≈ US$70)
• High-end bedSmall-hotel double room, a night, per room₺5,000 (≈ US$130)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,200 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₺2,200 (≈ US$55) · High ₺4,000 (≈ US$100)

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

DLM Dalaman Airport (6 km (3.7 mi) south of the town centre; domestic flights use the older terminal, international flights the terminal opened in 2018.)DLM Dalaman Airport (3.7 mi (6 km) south of the town centre; domestic flights use the older terminal, international flights the terminal opened in 2018.)

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

• The bus station (otogar) is 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the town centre on the D555: you will need a taxi or dolmuş to reach your hotel.The bus station (otogar) is 3.1 mi (5 km) north of the town centre on the D555: you will need a taxi or dolmuş to reach your hotel.
• Havaş buses to Marmaris stop at the bus station and Ortaca but charge the full Marmaris fare.
• Package coaches marketed as "Dalaman" often go straight to Dalyan, Marmaris or Fethiye: check which resort your hotel is actually in before booking transfers.
• Many Sarıgerme resorts are seasonal and close outside roughly May–October: confirm opening dates before booking a winter trip.
• Summer heat and mosquitoes near the lagoon and river plain: pack repellent and plan beach time for early morning or late afternoon.