
Complete budget breakdown — flights, hotels, food, excursions and daily spend
Per person, including flights from UK
£400–£700 pp/week
~£57–100/day
Self-catering or B&B, local restaurants, free beaches, shared transfers, self-guided walks
£900–£1,600 pp/week
~£130–230/day
3–4 star hotel or all-inclusive, mix of restaurants, guided excursions, private transfer
£2,500–£5,000+ pp/week
~£360–700+/day
5 star resort, fine dining, private yacht charter, VIP transfers, spa treatments
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
Flights (return, per person from UK) | £80–150 | £150–280 | £280–600+ |
Accommodation per night (per room) | £30–55 | £55–120 | £120–400+ |
Meals per day (per person) | £10–18 | £18–35 | £35–80+ |
Drinks (per day) | £5–10 | £10–20 | £20–50+ |
Activities & Excursions (per day) | £5–15 | £15–35 | £35–100+ |
Airport Transfer (per person) | £8–15 | £25–45 | £50–80+ |
Souvenirs & Shopping (per day) | £5–10 | £15–30 | £50–200+ |
Travel in May, June or September
Shoulder season prices are significantly lower than July–August peak, but weather is still excellent (25–30°C).
Book all-inclusive early
Early-bird all-inclusive packages booked 3–6 months ahead are often 15–25% cheaper than last-minute prices.
Fly midweek
Tuesday and Wednesday departures from UK are consistently cheaper than weekend flights to Dalaman.
Eat where locals eat
Restaurants one street back from the marina are 30–50% cheaper. Ask hotel staff for local recommendations.
Prebook excursions online
Booking boat trips and excursions online before you arrive is usually cheaper than buying on the street.
Use local dolmuş buses
Dolmuş minibuses between Marmaris, Icmeler and Turunc cost just £0.50–1. Great alternative to taxis.
A mid-range week in Marmaris for two people typically costs £1,800–£3,200 total, including flights, 3–4★ hotel, meals, transfers and 2–3 excursions. Budget travellers can manage £800–£1,400 for two; luxury holidays can run £5,000–£10,000+.
Marmaris is mid-range compared to other Turkish resorts. It is more expensive than Alanya or Side, slightly cheaper than Bodrum, and comparable to Fethiye and Antalya.
Budget travellers need around £25–40 per day for food, drinks and basic activities (excluding accommodation). Mid-range visitors typically spend £50–90 per day. Allow more if you plan excursions or nightlife.
Yes, food is generally good value. A full meal at a mid-range restaurant costs £10–18 per person with drinks. Local gözleme (stuffed flatbread) or pide costs just £3–5. Eating near the marina is more expensive — venture one street back for much better value.
May, early June, and late September–October offer the best combination of good weather and lower prices. Avoid July–August for the best deals. January–March is cheapest but many restaurants and hotels are closed.
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