Money in Turkey
Turkey uses the Turkish lira, currency code TRY. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose TRY instead.
Tipping
Around 5–10% is usual in restaurants, and small tips for hotel staff are common.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Turkey use?
The Turkish lira (TRY).
Should I pay in pounds or TRY in Turkey?
Choose TRY. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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