Icmeler Online Holiday Forum & Reviews - Turkey

there seems to be a big shortage of lira,i have noticed over the last few weeks that the list of companies exchanging lira is almost halved. my comparison web site is less than half in just 2 wks. whats the best rate in icmeler today ?

its just over 3.5 on garanti bank site. I found a lack of sites offering now. I usually buy from travelex and even they do not have it any more, strange indeed

There been talk of the Turkish Government holding back lira so as to drop inflation.
Hopefully JT might be able to shed some light on it.

Hi All, anyone got any best deals on the Lira or if anyone's over there what's the current rate in the usual Shops etc?

Cheers

In our post office yesterday the rate was 2.9something ! Must be more in resort, it usually is.

It's around 3.45-3.48 in the resort at the moment, I believe

Went in two travel agents today to enquire about buying Turkish lire. Was told,sorry we dont have any. There seems to be a problem getting hold of it.
Has anyone else had this problem ???
If not,could you tell me the best place to buy and best rates please.

got 3.4 at local TA last week

It was 3.43 in Jimmys Asda Supermarket yesterday when we popped in for some Efes... And I usually find his rate as good if not better at times than anywhere else.

Yes, there does seem to be a shortage of lira here in the UK at the moment - have heard lots of reports of people having difficulty getting any. You could just wait and change your money in the resort as you will get a better rate there anyway - currently around 3.45

Did you get my message blondie?

Message? Sorry, no...

blondie wrote:Message? Sorry, no...

I sent you a private message on here blondie.
Prob in your inbox

Chris, can you do me a favour and send it again? Only just realised I had an old email address which is no longer on use linked to my profile here, but have been on to JT to get him to sort it out for me! Thanks...

blondie wrote:Chris, can you do me a favour and send it again? Only just realised I had an old email address which is no longer on use linked to my profile here, but have been on to JT to get him to sort it out for me! Thanks...

Done

Anymore 'live' figures from the resort? ... 5 weeks today until we arrive and with the shortage of Lira etc it would be good to know if we're better off just taking English to change? ... Cheers

Between 3.45 and 3.50 today, depending on where you changed it

Better than here Blondie! ... So you there for much longer, weather picking up?

I'm not there yet, Geordie - but I've been keeping up to date with those who are out there just now, and the rates they're getting.

Oops! Lol

5 weeks for me and Mrs G and I can't wait! .... Been counting down since October when we got off at 'Toon International' from our 2nd visit last year!