Anyone been to Turkey recently??

Hi All, Daughter is going there in about 3 weeks time and wondering what the best type of currency to take? Euro’s, Turkish Lira or English Stirling to change out there. Any advice appreciated. TIA

 

Just come back a few days ago. It really depends where she’s going as some areas prefer sterling, others prefer Euro. If she goes anywhere like a supermarket that is priced in Turkish lira she’d be better off paying on a fee free card such as Monzo.

 

Thanks for the replies. I was going to give her some money to go away with, but unsure of how & what to give her currency wise.

 

Im in turkey now. For buying gifts or in restaurants euros seem to be best but for tipping they prefer lira

 

Herbie Kane

 

Haven't been for 4 years but been about 8/9 times, from experience cash is king they crave sterling, infact in some places they want you to pay in pound sterling as it holds more value than the Turkish Lira
The exchange rate can fluctuate alot on a daily basis, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse, shop about.
In summary it's probably best to take some Lira and some sterling and a card to withdraw, (check fees)
They'll be stacks of places doing exchange, from bars, shoos, hotel and exchange places, tell her to shop around and ask a few places before deciding.
If she plans on buying anything like gifts or the masses of imitation clothing, bags, shoes etc then keep some Sterling for that as she'll be in a stronger bartering position.
Hope she has a good holiday

 

Around Marmaris and Icmeler the majority of people preferred English sterling when I was there a few weeks ago.