Holidaymakers have been sharing their experiences of a popular holiday destination to warn others to avoid it. It comes as many Brits have complained about the cost of visiting the hotspot
Brits are confessing to giving a popular holiday hotspot the cold shoulder because the hefty cost is leaving their wallets empty. There were whispers last year about climbing expenses at this favoured destination as once-bustling spots seemed deserted. The same gripe has resurfaced, with tourists moaning about the crippling costs.
A man by the name of Tez on TikTok has warned punters to steer clear of Antalya in Turkey “unless they want to be skint”. He lamented how pricey it’s become just to grab a bite or sip a drink throughout the day at this resort. According to him, you’ll cough up a whopping £100 just for a brief ride on a jet ski.
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And don’t even think about nursing a beer for less than £5 per pint. He also claimed that vodka prices in bars suggest the owners are pocketing tidy sums off the back of thirsty holidaymakers.
Tez reckons going all-inclusive is the smart play for those watching their budget, reports the Express.
Since the video hit the internet, it’s racked up thousands of views and loads of conversation in the comments section. Plenty of travellers chimed in, saying they’ve felt the sting of Turkey’s inflated prices too.
One response read: “I went there last year, all inclusive. Still spent £2,000 – never again!” While another shared: “We stopped at the shop on the way from the hotel to the airport. Ordered two kebabs and two drinks – they charged me £52.”
Turkey’s rising costs have left some visitors vowing never to return. One tourist stated: “Turkey is so expensive now. I went to Marmaris. I will never go to Turkey again.”
Another echoed this sentiment, sharing: “Won’t be going back to Side. Nearly £1,3000 spent between two people for five days and that was doing no excursions, having two meals a day and barely drinking.”
However, not everyone shares the same perspective, as one person countered with: “Still cheaper than the UK.” Additionally, a resident in Turkey chimed in: “I disagree. I live here, and Antalya is a huge place. Again, depends where you go. We live here and don’t spend crazy money at all.”
Why are Turkey’s prices skyrocketing?
Several factors have led to a surge in Turkey’s prices. According to Statista, domestic producer price indices have consistently risen, triggering an increase in consumer goods and services.
Consequently, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shot up across the board in 2022, with food and non-alcoholic beverages witnessing one of the steepest rises, which heavily affected Turkish consumers, with these products forming the largest part of their household budget last year.
Since 2020, food prices have seen a global spike, and Turkey is no exception. Despite a recent slowdown in inflation, Turkish food prices have continued to increase steadily, with a 48.6 percent rise recorded in November 2024, compared to the previous year.
“It is not surprising that food inflation has not simmered down, as the producer price index (PPI) of agricultural products followed a constant increasing trend in the country over the past few years.”
However, it’s said Turkey is taking steps to help boost tourism, including addressing rising prices, making tourist offerings more diverse and investing in infrastructure.
The Government is said to be working to reduce inflation, and some people are also promoting niche tourism areas like spas and health care.