What Currency Should I bring, and Where Can I Exchange Money?
These days (13 July 2026), the British pound is 63 Turkish lira, the Euro is 54 Turkish lira, and the Dollar is 47 Turkish lira. This page will be updated when the Currency undergoes a significant change.
Do not exchange your money in the UK or the EU. You will lose money, no matter where or how much. Exchange rates in the UK, and generally throughout Europe, especially at airports, are meagre.
So, bring your Currency over to Türkiye for two good reasons;
You can shop with your preferred currency, whether it’s sterling, euros, or dollars, without any issues.
Secondly, if you wish to exchange your Currency for the Turkish Lira, please note that exchange rates here are significantly higher than in the UK or the EU. Additionally, you won’t have any trouble finding a shop to exchange it with or accept your currency. In Dalaman Sarigerme, everyone will be happy to exchange your currency for Turkish Lira, including clothing shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, jewellery shops, and even greengrocers.
Just a quick note: Hotels, including Hilton Dalaman Resort and TUI Holiday Villages, have very poor exchange rates compared to the shops. Try to avoid the hotel reception when exchanging your currency.
What Currency Do Locals Prefer?
Locals don’t care what currency you pay in, as long as you pay with equivalent money. The reason for price tags in foreign currency is that explaining prices in Turkish Lira to tourists can be frustrating. Since currency rates are constantly changing, it is much easier to show prices in sterling or euros, saving time and confusion.
SCOTTISH MONEY
The Right Honourable First Minister of Scotland may not like what we write here. You may experience a problem with Scottish Banknotes, and people may be reluctant to exchange Scottish Money. So, please keep your Scottish pounds safe at home for now.
It is important to know that the old paper banknotes are no longer accepted. Only Polymer notes are valid and accepted.
CASH MACHINES IN SARIGERME
There are plenty of ATM Cash Machines in Sarigerme. Just be aware of the cost, and find out before your departure how much your bank will charge you for cash withdrawals from an ATM.
Just in case, let’s say, for argument’s sake, All the ATMs in sarigerme stopped working; what’s next? Well, the nearest two towns are half an hour away, Ortaca and Dalaman, with many Banks and ATMs at your service.
How much should you Tip?
Tipping is not compulsory.
Well, it’s somewhat totally up to you. What can you buy for £1? A bottle of Water.
So, you decide what you want the person who served and looked after you to receive as a gift from you.
You don’t have to tip the Taxi Driver or the shuttle bus driver. However, it would be nice to tip the Tour Guide, Waiter, Tour Bus Driver, and Cleaner.