The British admit that they abandon popular holiday destinations because the visits are so expensive and leave behind “skints.”
Last year, reports of rising costs at hotspots spread as popular areas are said to be very quiet. It seems that the problem has now arisen again. Because people taking leave complain about the costs.
One man known as Tez of Tiktok told people it would be wise to avoid Antalya in Türkiye. He said that eating out all day and enjoying some drinks makes it very expensive at the resort.
The jet skis are reported to bring visitors back to 100 pounds in less than an hour. He also said you won't pick up beer for under five pounds a pint.
Vodka is also said to be very expensive at bars, and Tez claims that it must make a massive profit on the liquor through several bars and clubs. For him, he believes that the only way to visit on a budget is to book a comprehensive package.
Since it was shared, the video has attracted thousands of views and hundreds of comments. Many tourists admitted that they noticed a big hike at Turkish prices.
One replied: “I went there last year, everything inclusive. I still spent £2,000 – never again! Another wrote: “I stopped by a store on my way from the hotel to the airport. I ordered two kebabs and two drinks. They charged me £52.”
The third said: “Turkey is very expensive now. I went to Marmaris. I will never go to Turkey again.” Meanwhile, the fourth commented: “I'm not on either side. I spent nearly £13,000 between the two for five days.
But some people disagreed, as they cried out “still cheaper than the UK.” Another offered: “I don't agree. I live here. Antarya is a huge place. Again, it depends on where you go. We live here and don't spend any crazy money at all.”
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.
