Best currency to use on a Turkey Golf trip?

[2blue]

We're at the Titanic Deluxe Belek which is inclusive but am just wondering what's going to be the best way of paying for anything else whilst there? Card, Pounds, Euros or lira?

 

[bobmac]

Sage and onion stuffing

 

[Voyager EMH]

1. Gold

2. US Dollars

3. Cigarettes


But that was some time ago.

 

[Bdill93]

Id get some Lira but to be honest - they love foreign currency (to theirs) too!

Cant go wrong really - Id use card where I could but Lira the rest of the time myself.

 

[srixon 1]

Euros are your best bet.

 

[nickjdavis]

Lots of places will have pricing in both currencies but if you pay cash in Euros dont be surprised to get change in TL...especially in some smaller shops.

 

[IanMcC]

Euros are best, but we always take Lira as well. Lira are good for giving small tips, as a note seems more substantial than, say, a 2 Euro coin.

 

[cliveb]

Euros are best, but we always take Lira as well. Lira are good for giving small tips, as a note seems more substantial than, say, a 2 Euro coin.

I have never ever used Turkish Lira in Belek. Preferred cash is definitely Euros.
You make an interesting point that has never occured to me, but I've not had any problem giving tips as Euro coins.
I don't think they even expect tips - it's not like the US where failing to give a tip is a hanging offence.

If you pay by card, it will often be done in Lira. Best to have a card with no foreign transaction fees.

 

[sunshine]

Inflation in Turkey is around 80% at the moment, so you can understand why the locals prefer Euros.