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How much money to bring

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 19:11

10 days all inclusive
But will probably do day trips if there is any etc

How much money would you bring?

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Overthebow · 03/08/2025 19:14

How many of you are there? Will you eat out at all or only at the hotel all inclusive? If eating out occasionally and there’s 4 of you then maybe 600 Euros which would cover some meals and a couple of excursions.

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 03/08/2025 19:14

Depends where you're going, & what currency is acceptable there.
A suitable debit/credit card, plus perhaps a few small denomination notes for tips.

LavenderBlue19 · 03/08/2025 19:17

How can we possibly tell you if you don't say where you're going?

If you're in Europe you can just use your bank card - choose to pay in Euros as it's cheaper.

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 19:43

Oh Turkey

There are 2 of us. I don't think we'll be eating out although possibly dinner if we go on a day trip? Not sure

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 19:43

I haven't been on holiday for years so I'm out of practice

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Crikeyalmighty · 03/08/2025 19:45

I would say 400 euros

Bjorkdidit · 03/08/2025 19:51

400 euros sounds like a lot if AI. We barely spend that SC. I'd assume that any excursions can be paid for by card, so I'd just do that, making sure my card is one of the ones that don't charge a big exchange fee, although if its only a small spend it will only be a few quid so you might choose to just suck it up.

Then I'd probably take £50 in local currency for small spends at places that don't accept cards. You can always get more if you need it.

We never have a budget as such but we generally spend less than the people who say they budget x amount per day.

Bjorkdidit · 03/08/2025 19:54

Don't you have to pay an amount of money on entry into Turkey. Don't forget that and possibly any tourist tax if applicable.

SpottyAardvark · 03/08/2025 19:56

We don’t bother taking a lot of currency with us these days. We just take a couple of hundred €/$ or equivalent then either use debit cards or get more cash from a local ATM as required.

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 19:58

Oh right
I didn't know about an amount of money on entry into Turkey? Who is this to and how much?

I hadn't realised about the tourist tax either but when I Google that it seems to say that's included in what you've paid for your accommodation

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 20:00

2.75 per cent fee for debit card when I just looked it up

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AvidJadeShaker · 03/08/2025 20:00

I normally book and pay for excursions before I go and would budget about £600 for that length trip. I love to have a couple of Turkish bath/massages and a few dinners out.
You could have a fab holiday with a smaller budget, boat trips and other excursions are good value in Turkey.

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 21:00

I've only got a hard shell suitcase

Do you think I should get a soft shell one? because they must weigh less mustn't they?

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Unilaterallyinsane · 03/08/2025 21:03

We take a small amount of Turkish lire and pay for everything else on a Halifax Clarity card.

Unilaterallyinsane · 03/08/2025 21:06

Do make sure you go to an authentic Turkish bath, they are brilliant. The boat trips are also worth doing. If you are near to a Turkish Bazaar then definitely go. I love the one in Marmaris. I still have some gorgeous leather sandals I bought five years ago. I love Turkey. ❤️

TitaniumTess · 03/08/2025 21:08

I've wondered this for Europe.. France in particular..

Is there any benefit to getting a Caxton card or similar? And will it be cheaper to pay by debit card or withdraw Euros in France?

Bjorkdidit · 03/08/2025 21:08

purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 21:00

I've only got a hard shell suitcase

Do you think I should get a soft shell one? because they must weigh less mustn't they?

What's already in your booking? If you're on a jet2holidays package, they include loads of luggage so you won't need a lighter suitcase.

If you've booked with Easyjet/Ryanair with only a small bag included you might need to look at it more carefully, but hot weather clothing doesn't weigh much, so even with a hard shell case it should be in the limit.

It used to be that you had to pay £10 at the airport to enter Turkey, I don't know if this rule still applies.

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 21:11

Unilaterallyinsane · 03/08/2025 21:06

Do make sure you go to an authentic Turkish bath, they are brilliant. The boat trips are also worth doing. If you are near to a Turkish Bazaar then definitely go. I love the one in Marmaris. I still have some gorgeous leather sandals I bought five years ago. I love Turkey. ❤️

Thanks
Will have a look at these

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 21:11

Bjorkdidit · 03/08/2025 21:08

What's already in your booking? If you're on a jet2holidays package, they include loads of luggage so you won't need a lighter suitcase.

If you've booked with Easyjet/Ryanair with only a small bag included you might need to look at it more carefully, but hot weather clothing doesn't weigh much, so even with a hard shell case it should be in the limit.

It used to be that you had to pay £10 at the airport to enter Turkey, I don't know if this rule still applies.

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Yes it is jet2

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Sortin · 03/08/2025 21:12

Plenty of cards have no fees and I always find the exchange rate is better on a card.
I usually take around £200 cash for taxis, tips, small purchases and put everything on card if possible.

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 21:15

I've just got a normal HSBC debit card

When I googled it today it said it's got a fee.i assume that's the one I've got anyway

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mrsm43s · 03/08/2025 22:06

purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 21:15

I've just got a normal HSBC debit card

When I googled it today it said it's got a fee.i assume that's the one I've got anyway

It will have a fee, but when you exchange money, there's also a fee (often built into the exchange rate).

I haven't taken actual currency cash abroad for at least a decade. I've not been to Turkey in that time though.

Radiatorvalves · 03/08/2025 22:15

Just back from Turkey. There is no fee to enter. But getting money from ATMs incurs a charge of between 5-10%. We found it really quite expensive. I’d expected meals (incl drinks) to cost c€20-25 a head (as we paid in Greece c3 years ago), but we ended up paying more.

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purpleme12 · 03/08/2025 22:22

Radiatorvalves · 03/08/2025 22:15

Just back from Turkey. There is no fee to enter. But getting money from ATMs incurs a charge of between 5-10%. We found it really quite expensive. I’d expected meals (incl drinks) to cost c€20-25 a head (as we paid in Greece c3 years ago), but we ended up paying more.

Thanks that's interesting

Would you advise just to take cash? Or rather than getting money out at a cash machine pay at card in the shop or wherever?

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Hall84 · 03/08/2025 22:30

We've just got back from Greece so may be different but aircon and tourist tax is paid direct to the hotel. Also jet2. Ive a normal natwest debit account and didnt get charged a separate fee like I did on another account. Not sure what difference it made to the exchange rate but was better than the euros I got from the post office before we left. I took €250 for 10 days sc, took another €100 out (come home with some) and card for the rest.