Is Alanya Cheap for a UK Holiday in 2026?
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Yes — for a British holidaymaker, Alanya is still good value in 2026, especially if you go all-inclusive. Eating and drinking out costs noticeably less than at home, a local beer is roughly half the price of a UK pint, and your day-to-day extras go a long way. Prices have risen in recent years, so it's not the bargain it was a decade ago, but compared to the UK — and to much of the Mediterranean — it remains a cheap place for a sunshine week.
Here's the honest breakdown.
How Alanya prices compare to the UK
Using current 2026 prices in the Türkler and Konaklı area against typical UK costs:
| Alanya | UK (typical) | |
|---|---|---|
| Local beer / pint | ~£2.40–£3.50 | ~£5–£6 |
| Coffee or tea out | ~£0.90–£1.90 | ~£3.50–£4 |
| Bottle of water | ~40p–70p | ~£1+ |
| Casual main meal | ~£7–£14 | ~£12–£18 |
| Dinner for two (no alcohol) | ~£28–£59 | ~£50–£70+ |
The everyday small stuff — water, tea, coffee, street food — is where Alanya feels really cheap. A Turkish coffee or tea for under a couple of pounds, when the same costs £3.50+ at home, adds up over a week.
Pound figures are approximate and move with the exchange rate. We're adding a live converter to this page. For the full local price list, see our Türkler & Konaklı price guide.
Where Alanya is genuinely cheap
- Local food and drink: street food, lokanta meals, tea, Turkish coffee and local Efes beer are all excellent value.
- Transport: the dolmuş (shared minibus) costs very little to get around the resorts and into Alanya centre.
- All-inclusive holidays: the big win. With meals and drinks covered, your spending money stretches a long way, and a week's extras for two can come in around £120–250.
- Markets: the weekly market is great for cheap fruit, textiles and souvenirs.
Where costs have crept up
It's not all bargains, and being honest about this is the point:
- Imported drinks and cocktails are pricey — £4.50–£8+ each. Stick to local beer and you'll spend a fraction.
- Tourist-strip restaurants right on the seafront charge more than the lokantas a few streets back, for similar or worse food.
- Excursions and big branded attractions can add up quickly — a boat trip or organised day out for two can be £40–80. Browse what's worth it on our excursions page.
- The exchange rate matters more than ever. Where and how you change money now makes a real difference to how cheap your trip feels.
So, is it cheaper than other holiday spots?
For a British traveller wanting sun, sea and all-inclusive value, Alanya still undercuts most of Spain, Italy and Greece on day-to-day spending — particularly on eating and drinking out. Turkey's prices have climbed, but so have everyone's, and the gap in your favour is still there.
How to keep it cheap
A few simple habits make Alanya feel as cheap as it should:
- Go all-inclusive if value is your priority.
- Drink local — Turkish tea, coffee and Efes beer over imported brands.
- Eat where locals eat — the lokantas and street food, not the seafront strip.
- Change money well — town-centre exchange offices and lira-not-pounds at the ATM.
- Use a travel-friendly card — Monzo, Revolut or Wise to dodge fees.
For working out your overall budget, see how much cash to take to Alanya for a week.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alanya cheap in 2026?
For UK visitors, yes — still good value, especially all-inclusive. Local food, drink and transport cost noticeably less than at home, though prices have risen and imported drinks are pricey.
Is Alanya cheaper than Spain or Greece?
For day-to-day spending, generally yes. Alanya still undercuts much of the Mediterranean on eating and drinking out, even after recent price rises.
What's expensive in Alanya?
Imported drinks and cocktails, seafront tourist-strip restaurants, and organised excursions. Sticking to local food, drink and lokantas keeps costs low.
How can I keep an Alanya holiday cheap?
Go all-inclusive, drink local, eat where locals eat, change money at town-centre offices, choose lira at ATMs, and use a travel-friendly card like Monzo, Revolut or Wise.
For everything money-related in one place, see our Alanya money guide.
