Brits have admitted they're ditching a popular holiday destination as the cost of visiting is so expensive it's leaving them "skint".
Last year, reports of rising costs at the hotspot circulated as popular areas were said to be very quiet. Now it seems the issue has come up again, as holidaymakers are complaining about the expense.
One man, known as Tez on TikTok, told people it's wise to avoid Antalya, in Turkey, "unless they want to be skint". He said eating out all day, and enjoying a few drinks, has become super expensive at the resort.
A jet ski is reported to be setting visitors back up to £100 for less than an hour. He also said you won't pick up a beer for less than £5 a pint.
Vodka is also alleged to be super expensive at bars, with Tez claiming a massive profit must be being made on booze by some bars and clubs. For him, he thinks the only way to visit on a budget is to book an all-inclusive package.
Since being shared, the video has attracted thousands of views and hundreds of comments. Many tourists admitted they've noticed a big hike in Turkey prices.
One replied: "I went there last year, all inclusive. Still spent £2,000 - never again!" Another wrote: "We stopped at the shop on the way from the hotel to the airport. Ordered two kebabs and two drinks - they charged me £52."
A third said: "Turkey is so expensive now. I went to Marmaris. I will never go to Turkey again." Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Won't be going back to Side. Nearly £1,3000 spent between two people for five days and that was doing no excursions, having two meals a day and barely drinking."
Some people didn't agree though, as one chimed in with: "Still cheaper than the UK." One more offered: "I disagree. I live here, and Antalya is a huge place. Again, depends where you go. We live here and don't spend crazy money at all."
There are a few reasons why prices are said to have shot up in Turkey. Statista has offered one explanation.
The website reads: "Domestic producer price indices have been continuously rising, which has directly resulted in a price increase in all consumer goods and services. Accordingly, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in all commodity groups increased extremely since 2022.
"In the same year, the food and non-alcoholic beverages category had one of the highest inflation rates in the CPI. This particularly affected Turkish consumers, as these products accounted for the highest share of household expenditure in 2023.
"Since 2020, food prices have increased significantly around the world, and Turkey is no exception. Although inflation has started to slow down recently, food prices in Turkey continue to go up steadily, increasing by 48.6 percent in November 2024 compared to the same month in the previous year.
"It is not surprising that food inflation has not simmered down, as the producer price index (PPI) of agricultural products followed a constant increasing trend in the country over the past few years."
However, it's said Turkey is taking steps to help boost tourism, including addressing rising prices, making tourist offerings more diverse and investing in infrastructure. The Government is said to be working to reduce inflation, and some people are also promoting niche tourism areas like spas and health care.
