Istanbul Bar and Food prices

[jim tolmies perm]

guys, @Blue Maverick is 100% right.

turks prefer euros or usd cash than turkish liras.

if you say that ''i am good at currency calculations/basic math'' dont carry turkish liras. EURO or USD you may use anywhere.

What can you use on metro from airport to centre? Your debit card?

 

[Stephen Ireland's pants]

I dont remember the set up from when I was last in Istanbul but those who are going to Antalaya make sure the taxi driver puts the meter on . The airport taxi will as always be expensive. But when using them around town/resorts they should always put them on . The meter is a red digital display in the rear view mirror. They love euros or pounds and it can get nasty if they don't put the meter on and charge you triple. Even travelling with my daughter the driver was up for a kick off when I refused to be ripped off. They are trying to claw back lost earnings from covid lock down I guess.

 

[kerem gokmen]

What can you use on metro from airport to centre? Your debit card?

you may use your contactless debit credit card on metros. i ve never tried it actually (i am an academician, i have a discount card). i will control and let you know next week.
otherwise you should buy a istanbulcard

How to get Istanbulkart | Istanbul Public Transportation Card

You can use Istanbul Kart or Istanbul Pubic Trasport Card to travel to Istanbul through the public transport system. The card prices depend on your requirements and needs.

istanbulepass.com

 

[kerem gokmen]

ok, i can talk about it, it is public information

Our central bank is out of USD reserves as of today. actually we are minus, but i wont get to details.
they are pressuring USD/TRY exchange rate in favor of TRY with many unorthodox methods lately, because of the elections.
after monday, we will see the real financial situation in turkey. (monday us financial market is closed, maybe the effect will be limited) but this week is important about Turkish Lira.
anyone interested in fx markets, follow turkish lira this week. :)))) Unbelievable things happening.

thats why everyone prefers USD/EURO. We are out of USD/EUR. :))
i am putting smileys, actually laughing at our terrible situation. we ve lost our minds.
cheers.

Turkish central bank's net forex reserves fall below zero after 21 years

The Turkish central bank’s net forex reserves fell below zero for the first time in 21 years to -0.2 billion liras. The government completely depleted the reserves to keep the exchange rate in check before the elections.

www.duvarenglish.com

 

[kerem gokmen]

cheers. i will be so glad. i will be around on friday and saturday. keep in touch. i may give my phone number whoever asks.

drinks on me. you are our guests. Real turks pays the bill :) cheers.

 

[MCFC Wirral]

i am vegan also since 2017. but will give advices about great street food later. cheers.

I’m vegetarian!

 

[kerem gokmen]

I’m vegetarian!

i am not vegan also :)) i dont know what it is called. i eat fish and free cage eggs:) no red meat or chicken

 

[MCFC Wirral]

i am not vegan also :)) i dont know what it is called. i eat fish and free cage eggs:) no red meat or chicken

Largely vegetarian. Vegan is no dairy like milk.

 

[kerem gokmen]

you may use your contactless debit credit card on metros. i ve never tried it actually (i am an academician, i have a discount card). i will control and let you know next week.
otherwise you should buy a istanbulcard

How to get Istanbulkart | Istanbul Public Transportation Card

You can use Istanbul Kart or Istanbul Pubic Trasport Card to travel to Istanbul through the public transport system. The card prices depend on your requirements and needs.

istanbulepass.com

metros/busses will be free (fans with tickets) on matchday.

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

How much would a taxi cost from city centre to SAW approximately?

If you’re looking to share with someone my plan is also to go straight to SAW airport after the game,

Whether it’s easier going to Taksim first I’m not sure