Tourists have admitted they are “full of fear” as prices are rising at popular holiday destinations.
Last summer, several Britons reported casualties of Turkish prices rise, and the issue was raised again. Holiday makers have posted videos from areas such as Antalya and have complained about price increases.
It seems to be an undisappearing problem as one person went to Tiktok to vent his frustration. The man known as Tez said, “I will never come to Antarya again in my life, and there is a reason why there are guys here.
“So we decided to go out yesterday afternoon – the four of us had a drink to Antarya. We went into the bar. We got two Ephes malts, two Istanbul vodka, one sprite, one fanta, and a bill – it was 2,000 liras.
“We ordered the same way again and went to the second bar, which went down to 1,560. After that, they decided to bang us with a service charge of 292 lira.
In the video, Tez said he is helping people who make a living, but believes the prices have gone out of control. He claimed that people think they are “stung” at holiday hotspots.
The clip has attracted a lot of attention, and many tourists have now admitted that they are nervous about visiting Turkey. They shared their concerns in the comments section.
One said: “We're going to Antalya in two weeks and you're filling me with fear. We're inclusive and we're not going to go on an excursion as we're going with toddlers.”
Another replied: “I'm heading to Antalya on May 1st. After all these videos I keep watching, it's absolutely horrifying.” The third added: “I went to Antalya last year. I'll never go back. It's very expensive. Cocktails are more expensive than you would pay in the UK.”
Others, on the other hand, argued that some of the destinations were not that expensive. There were several well-versed travelers who said that the deal could be more reasonable when booking a comprehensive package. Others also pointed out that it is the “best” place to go on holiday despite reported price increases.
Why are turkeys so expensive?
There are several reasons why the price is said to have been shot in Türkiye. Statista offers one explanation.
The website says: “The domestic producer price index has been rising continuously, and the prices of all consumer goods and services have risen directly. Therefore, the consumer price index (CPI) for all product groups has increased significantly since 2022.
“In the same year, the food and non-alcoholic beverage categories had one of the highest inflation rates in CPI, which was particularly affected as these products account for the highest share of household spending in 2023.
“Food prices have risen significantly worldwide since 2020, and Turkey is no exception. Though inflation has started to decline recently, Turkey's food prices continue to rise steadily, continuing to rise 48.6% in November 2024 compared to the same month last year.
“It's not surprising that food inflation has not been boiled down as the country's constant uptick has followed the country's constant uptick over the past few years, and the producer price index (PPI) has continued to rise.”
However, Turkey is said to be taking measures to help boost tourism, such as dealing with rising prices, making it more diverse in tourist delivery and investing in infrastructure. The government is said to be working to reduce inflation, and some people are also promoting niche tourism sectors such as spas and healthcare.
