Is it true that Brits favourite holiday destination Marmaris is too expensive now? We have heard it all: Marmaris is ’empty’ as inflation ‘kills off’ fans, and social media is full with people saying they won’t be coming to Marmaris Turkey due to high prices. We understand that many of you are now worried about your holidays with media building up the stress by stating that holiday makers are dreading their upcoming holiday in Marmaris Turkey.
Let’s look at the key costs of a holiday in Marmaris Turkey in 2025:
Accommodation
Restaurants
Bars
Grocery
Transportation
Tours
Entertainment
Accommodations in Marmaris from 5 star all inclusive hotels to self catering apartments fall within a cheap price range and if you choose all inclusive, you will not spend anything on drinks or meals.
If you dine in restaurants be prepared to research menu items, it is a law in Turkey that the restaurants have a menu with prices at the door. Take your time to check the prices and any special offers on drinks and set menus that are displayed at the door.
Visiting bars is often associated with higher drink prices, not in Marmaris, especially if you are on a tight budget you can find affordable options at local bars. ‘Buy one, get one free’ are among the options at a lot of bars in Marmaris.
If you stay in a self catering apartment in Marmaris and do your own grocery shopping the local supermarkets and farmers markets are affordable options for grocery shopping.
A loaf of bread costs £0,29, 1 lt of milk is £0,57, 1 lt of lactose free milk is £1,15, 10 eggs cost £1,53, white cheese (900 g) is £4,26, cheddar cheese (700 g) is £5,54. All markets have a customer loyalty programme to sign up and regain discounts and accummulate points if you decide to stay in Marmaris for longer.
Transportation in Marmaris is not expensive, except for taxis. In Marmaris you have an option for low cost travel using public transport like dolmus and city buses. Same for travelling from and to Dalaman airport you have an option of budget friendly shuttle buses and the prices and schedules are available with us online, regularly updated.
The variety of tours in Marmaris and low prices of tours will be astonishing to anyone on any budget. There are tours for as low as £15pp including lunch in Marmaris. The tours include Jeep Safaris, Waterpark, Horse Riding and historical tours to UNESCO World Heritage sites of the ancient Ephesus and Pamukkale.
The entertainment in Marmaris is free. You will never get bored on a holiday in Marmaris. The range of entertainment depends on the hotel category in Marmaris and the motivation to get good reviews too. Any reputable hotel or accommodation in Marmaris will keep you happy by the pool day and night. Local restaurants put great night shows for their guests who wine and dine with them.
We have put average prices for your travel costs in Marmaris Turkey.
Expenses in June 2025:
1 Week Self catering apartment in Marmaris with flights from UK £326pp
1 Week All inclusive 5 star hotel in Marmaris with flights from UK £863pp
Food in Marmaris: English breakfast from £4pp, Lunch from £8pp, Dinner from £10pp
Drinks in Marmaris: Local alcohol from £3,9, Coffee from £2, Soft drinks from £1,9
Groceries in Marmaris: £20 per day
Transport in Marmaris: city transport from £0,76pp, Dalaman airport transport £5,16pp
Tours in Marmaris: from £15 including lunch
Entertainment in Marmaris: Free. Most hotels have an entertainment team or special nights with Turkish belly dancing and BBQ. Local restaurants put up free shows and entertainment to attract customers.
Rumors can make you dislike anyone or anywhere. We encourage you to not judge Marmaris by what others are saying. Be wise, get to see it for yourself then form your own opinion. The ones talking about it may be the ones you need to stay away from.
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