Welsh lad holidaying in Turkey warns people not to 'bother' going for one reason
Turkey ranks as one of Britain's favourite holiday destinations, with an impressive 4.4 million UK visitors flocking there in 2024. According to Time Out, this places it eighth on the list of most sought-after spots for British holidaymakers, trailing the likes of Spain, France, and Greece, though visitor numbers continue to climb annually.
But one Welsh traveller has issued a stark warning to anyone considering Turkey as their next getaway, as he says, "don't bother". The individual, known as @northwalesboii on TikTok, shared his disappointment after jetting off for his summer break, expressing frustration with one particular aspect of his trip.
In his online post, the holidaymaker grumbled that costs had become "too expensive", urging prospective visitors to pack "a lot of money" if they're determined to go.
Whilst he didn't specify his exact location, popular Turkish destinations include Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and coastal hotspots like Marmaris.
He declared: "Just to let you know, if you're coming on holiday to Turkey, bring a lot of money. You will spend it. Everything has gone up.
Warning: The below video contains strong language.
"It never used to be so expensive; it used to be so dirt cheap to come here. To eat out, to drink out. Not no more. It is f***ing expensive."
Opinions were divided among commenters on the video discussing holiday expenses in Turkey. Some concurred that prices had risen, with reports of being charged 400 Turkish Lira for a beer, equating to roughly £7.30.
One viewer remarked: "I go three times a year, and you are correct, it's gotten expensive. It will go up again. Next year, we're looking at different places."
But some maintained their recent trips were "cheaper than the UK."
A commenter contested: "I don't know what part you went to. We have just got back from Antalya, had a great time, and it was cheaper than the UK."
Another chimed in: "I don't know where you guys are going, but it's really cheap in Turkey. I do a lot of shopping and the food is cheap as well. "
In 2024, some travellers expressed concerns that soaring inflation might render Turkey a "ghost town" within years, with one social media user comparing tourist spot prices to those in London.
He recounted: "I'm sat in this place now - for a burger it's £12. For a water it's £2 - it's becoming like London prices. My sister, and her little family, said they're not going to come back again.
"I've seen some posts on here where people are saying, give it a few more years, and Turkey's going to be dead."
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