
When visiting Antalya, managing your travel budget effectively often starts with exchanging your foreign currency. Luckily, Antalya offers a variety of safe and convenient options for tourists to exchange money.
1. Currency Exchange Offices (Döviz Büroları)
These are the most common places to exchange money. You can find them in popular tourist areas such as Kaleiçi, Lara, Konyaaltı, and near major hotels. They offer competitive rates and clear exchange boards.
2. Banks
Most banks in Antalya provide currency exchange services during working hours (Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00). You’ll need your passport for transactions.
3. ATMs
Many ATMs allow withdrawals in Turkish Lira using international debit or credit cards. Fees and exchange rates vary, so check with your bank before traveling.
4. Hotels & Travel Agencies
Some hotels and agencies offer currency exchange, but the rates may be slightly higher than bureaus or banks.
5. Tips
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Always check the exchange rate before making a transaction.
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Avoid street exchangers.
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Keep the receipt in case you want to exchange money back.
