Marmaris is an amazing place to visit and not expensive for tourists. This beautiful town has got a great mix of beautiful beaches, adventurous excursions and great nightlife, and will be without a doubt one of your favourite places on earth. Marmaris is cheaper now than ever due to the drop in the Turkish lira. When you visit Marmaris you will benefit from better prices whilst helping local businesses during a struggling economy.
How much does a holiday to Marmaris cost?
Currently, 1 Euro will get you around 6 Liras, which is 3 Liras more than in 2015. The exchange rates change frequently in Turkey so always check the rates before you come to Marmaris. How much money you need for a week holiday in Marmaris depends on where you stay and what you would like to do. If you prefer to stay in an all-inclusive hotel you won’t spend a lot of money on food. If you like an active holiday with fun excursions, you’ll have to include the tour prices into your calculation. You can make your holiday in Marmaris as expensive as you can afford.
Food
Even if you decide to stay in an all-inclusive hotel, you should go and have a meal in a restaurant too. Most of the restaurants in Marmaris are located on the seafront and near the Marmaris castle. You will have a gorgeous view and friendly waiters serving you delicious food. The price of a meal in an average restaurant is around 6 Euros. The alcohol is not as cheap as you might think compared to the general cost of goods. Turkey has placed a pretty heavy tax on alcohol. Half a litre of beer is around 4 Euros at the moment.
Transportation
Public transportation is the cheapest way to go to different places in Marmaris. If you would like to go to a sandy beach, you can take the dolmus (small bus) which costs 50 Euro cents. You can also rent a car which gives you more freedom than public transportation.
Excursions
The best way to enjoy your holiday in Marmaris is to join excursions. If you like adrenaline and outdoor sports then have a look at the off-road, quad & buggy and horse safari tours. Water sports lovers can join Scuba Diving, Fishing and Rafting tours. Also tours to Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus are great opportunities if you love history.
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