Don’t forget to buy Turkish liras (TRY) before you leave for Turkey
If you are planning a trip to Turkey, it is advisable to be familiar with the handling of the country's currency so that you can establish a travel budget. The price level in Turkey is not particularly high, so your stay will not be very expensive. The local currency is the Turkish lira, known locally as the 'lira' (TRY). Along with your credit and debit cards we advise you to carry a certain amount of liras with you as some situations will require cash. To get a better offer, we recommend you to exchange some dollars into liras before your departure.
Practical tips for planning your budget
Tipping in Turkey is not compulsory but is very much appreciated, but it is important to know that every Turkish customer will leave a tip. If you have already exchanged some pounds into liras beforehand it will be easier for you to tip right away.
It is wise to plan your daily budget before you leave in order to anticipate your expenses. It is advisable to set a daily budget of 966 Turkish liras per day per person. This will allow you to stay in a hotel for two people, buy an average of two meals and buy a public transport ticket.
450 TRY
Average cost of a one night stay
300 TRY
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Turkey
2.5 TRY
Tram ticket
1 TRY
A cup of coffee
60 TRY
Entrance to Topkapi Palace
2 - 5 TRY
A Turkish Kebab
130 TRY
A Taxi Ride
FREE
Entrance to the Hagia Sophia
Some suggestions for your stay
- The ancient site of Ephesus is home to the ruins of the Temple of Artemis: one of the seven wonders of the world.
- In the middle of Cappadocia, the valley of Göreme allows you to discover numerous traces of the Byzantine civilisation, as well as spectacular troglodyte villages and numerous museums
- A diversion to the famous Muradiye waterfall is well worth it.
- The famous beach of Ölüdeniz is dotted with mountains and islets
- The ancient spa town of Hierapolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with good reason: it bears witness to a Greek and Roman presence dating back more than 2000 years.
- At an altitude of 2000 metres, you will come face to face with the palace of Ishak Pasha, from the top of the rock on which it was built!
- This place is absolutely unique as the Düden waterfalls, popular with the locals and famous throughout Turkey, flow into the Mediterranean from a cliff. There are restaurants all around to make the most of the moment.
Some facts about the Turkish Lira (TRY)
Denominations of the Turkish Lira
- Notes: 5 TRY, 10 TRY, 20 TRY, 50 TRY, 100 TRY and 200 TRY
- Coins: 1 TRY, 1 kuru, 5 kurus, 10 kurus, 25 kurus and 50 kurus
100 kurus is equivalent to one lira.
On the denominations you can see the image of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, the İshak Paşa Palace near Doğubeyazıt, in Ephesus, Cappadocia, the Piri Reis map, the Atatürk Mausoleum and the Atatürk Reservoir Dam.
The Turkish lira was first introduced as the official currency of Turkey in 1844.
Why exchange your TRY with Prosegur Change?
It is essential to have cash on hand when traveling to Turkey. By choosing Prosegur Change to obtain your currency, you benefit from advantageous rates when exchanging your NZD. To get TRY at the best price, simply reserve them on our website. You’ll enjoy exclusive exchange rates and 0% commission, helping you make the most of your travel budget. When placing your order online, select the Prosegur Change branch of your choice and pick up your order there for free.
With Prosegur Change, you avoid the hidden fees and high exchange rates charged by banks and keep control of your expenses abroad!
FAQs
Any questions regarding our currency exchange services? Please read those FAQs to get all the answers you're after.
- What is the current NZD to TRY exchange rate?
- What is the current NZD to TRY exchange rate?
We update our exchange rates daily to be competitive and make sure our customers enjoy the best price. You can visit our exchange rate page to easily see the exchange rates applied on NZD to TRY currency exchange.
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to TRY?
- How long does it take to exchange NZD to TRY?
Exchanging NZD to TRY with Prosegur Change is easy and shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
- How can I exchange NZD to TRY online?
- How can I exchange NZD to TRY online?
Select TRY as the destination currency, choose the amount of NZD you want to pay or the amount of TRY you need to see the price of your transaction. You can then proceed to the payment of your money exchange. After your order has been confirmed, you can come to pick it up at one of our branches in New Zealand.
If you have other questions, feel free to contact us and our team will do their best to assist you as quickly as possible.
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