Exchange rate

[barnie]

As we know a better rate can be got in bars/supermarkets, but by showing what is on offer at change office you can follow the general trend in resort. Will update this every week or so.

[cassielucy]

Thanks - this will be very useful. Booked for June & Sept - cant wait!

[dotty]

Bought some lira online yesterday, got a great rate of 2.74 so well pleased that its better here than in resort

[carol0912]

m&s had lira at 2.69.

[dotty]

Todays rate is 2.7507 at travelfx.co.uk, excellent and I don't think you'll get a better rate than that. The only 'problem' with this company is you need to do a bank transfer as they don't accept card payments, however if you do online banking then this is very straightforward.

[lostsoul]

Re travelfx.co.uk: You have no protection if after you transfer money they then go bust. Many people lost money when this happened with Crown currency.

[barnie]

Taken today March 17th

[barnie]

Taken today, March 21st....2.740

[Teeeny2222]

Lookin good barnie,

[fifegirl]

Hi guys, Just thought I would let you know that I got 2.77 in Debenhams in Stirling today.

[barnie]

Did not have camera today but change office was quoting rate as 2.80.

[mupton]

Cheers Barnie

Much appreciated
I seems to be dropping a bit in the UK at the moment
But that tells me not to worry yet.
Shops and Bars will offer better rates.

Martin 'n' Karen

[barnie]

Taken today...April 20th

[barnie]

Slight increase today...2.8236...April 24th

[JayPay]

Exchange rate is very good but how does it compare with what you get for your lire? How much would a simple evening meal with bread, main course and dessert cost in a average restaurant please - without drinks?

Thanks for any replies - love the photos especially when here in South Yorkshire it is bucketing down

[JT]

I suppose it all depends on what you class as a simple meal in an average restaurant

You could have chicken shish every night for probably 15 lira and some people probably do but then a lot of people I know of save to come on holiday to eat at different places that are notable for say their T bone steaks or maybe Chateaubriand and of course these then will vary in price from place to place and also quality

You may see steak meals advertised a lot cheaper at certain places but what quality is it compared to places that are a lot more expensive

Personally I enjoy a quality steak but I could not and would not do it every night away as I would not at home

[miss sparkle]

Hi , its my first time in Turkey , coming in 5 weeks , whats the best money to bring ??? Sterling or local currency .
Count down is on , cant wait .........

[fifegirl]

Hi , its my first time in Turkey , coming in 5 weeks , whats the best money to bring ??? Sterling or local currency .
Count down is on , cant wait .........

Hi there. Take some Lira with you to get you started then take Sterling.(£10 notes) as you will prob get a better rate when you get there. I managed to get 2.77 to the £ in Debenhams but that was a few weeks ago now.I think the rate is over 2.80 in Icmeler. Enjoy your holiday.Im back at my second home 3 weeks today!!!

[miss sparkle]

thank you for the info , I have got 5 weeks to go i cant wait !!!!

I believe they have some great fake bags to buy , any tips , as a girl can never have enough bags and shoes !!!

[fifegirl]

thank you for the info , I have got 5 weeks to go i cant wait !!!!

I believe they have some great fake bags to buy , any tips , as a girl can never have enough bags and shoes !!!

I buy bags over there all the time. Very good quality leather fakes. Go to the wed market in Icmeler and haggle. I have a good friend who has a stall there. Sis bought a beautiful Louis Veton bag last year. Multi coloured Think it was only about £25 but its big and roomy.Also have good quality Purses for pressies to take home in all the little bag shops who also sell loads of nice bags.