Why Visit Turkey in May?
May in Turkey offers a sweet spot: pleasant weather and lower prices. It’s the shoulder season – avoiding peak summer crowds and winter quiet. Expect reasonable flight and hotel costs. May offers pleasant daytime temperatures in Turkey, typically between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. This makes exploring the historical sites more enjoyable. Fewer crowds mean it will be pleasant for traveling about.
Budget-Friendly Destinations
Istanbul:
Affordable options abound. Consider budget stays in Sultanahmet or Kadiköy hostels or Airbnbs are likely to be useful for cheap holidays. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque – pretty cheap — possibly cheap; worth a look, whatever. Trams and ferries beat expensive taxis.
Antalya:
May’s a cheaper time to discover its Antalya coast. Affordable all-inclusive type place reserves are easy available, but don’t get yourself carried and forget there’s Hadrian’s Gate and, what is that one ancient city? Oh yes: Termessos!
Cappadocia:
While hot air balloons are pricey. But you have your May discount elsewhere such accommodating prices for guesthouses etc. around Göreme, Üçhisar. Explore freely walking paths valleys – Rose or Love — without spending a lot! The Derinkuyu and Kaymaklı sites look interesting—probably aren’t bankbreakers.
İzmir & Ephesus:
In May visiting historical must-visits Ephesus- is fine!. Exploring the Library of Celsus etc.,’ without those sizzling summer-type heat. For budget accommodations near — Ephesus – Selçuk is cheapish – use trains that save money.
Affordable Activities
Markets:
Bargaining’s usual; you won’t break easily here at bazaars, Grand Baz etc.—look for goodies without paying a king’s ransom. Many are around locally–that often a good starting to find low prices.
Food:
Turkish great food; needn’t be costly. Find ‘lokantas’ — little ‘canteen meals places’; kebabs, pides et – they won’t upset the budget; street food bargains! (simit—etc.) will get you quickly satisfied.
Beautiful Parts for Free:
Enjoying great scenery for not any cash? Explore – hikes such Lycian Walk path. Go somewhere see Pamukkale terraces – it’s all white; free too! Even the Bosphorus in Istanbul – has areas worth exploring.
Saving Money: Tips for the Money-Conscious People
- Early bird booking can mean affordable journeys; search out budget airways/travel firms–also going mid-week cheaper than weekends.
- Insist on getting yourself going everywhere utilizing public means! Buses and suchlike transport—are cheap but great.
- Remember to buy an “Istanbulkart” in Istanbul; reduces prices on the fare a whole heap!
- Consider getting around together: sharing accommodation/etc.—groups—savings easy.
- Avoid places where scams tourists are all they cater for! Get yourself discovering hidden gems; seek real, local dining areas, etc.! Places offering more genuine local feels are very often cheaper than places targeted more to attract expensive tourist fares from rich clients visiting a city—in these places, most establishments simply want big quick bucks.
May Events
Expect Hidrellez–happens around May beginnings — music – dance – cultural fun (free/or just simple fair prices).
Closing Thoughts…
Turkey makes May a cheap journey; ideal enjoying that region’s beauties. Culture /History… all attainable–afford yourself this! Proper planning saves; enjoy great memories –low budget!
