What is the most crowded month in Istanbul?

Visiting Istanbul by Season July and August, when much of the European Union goes on vacation, tend to be the busiest months, as well as the hottest. In this period, temperature highs run up to 85? or 29?, which while never too punishing, can take its toll during a long day of sightseeing.



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What is the Tipping Etiquette in Turkey? In restaurants, it's common to tip around 10% to 15% of the bill, depending on the level of service. For taxis, rounding up to the nearest lira is usually sufficient, while for hotel services, a tip of a few lira is usually appreciated.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning. How much money will you need for your trip to Istanbul? You should plan to spend around TRY1,275 ($45) per day on your vacation in Istanbul, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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In Turkey people expect tips for services rendered but not at the scale as in the USA. As a rule of thumb for services rendered in restaurants you should tip about 10–15% of the bill. In hotels it would be 10–20 Turkish Liras. For taxi drivers just round up the fare.

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Prices may vary depending on location and quality, but you can generally find many goods cheaper than in other European countries. Popular items to buy include textiles, ceramics, and leather goods which are offered at very reasonable prices, particularly when purchasing handmade goods from local markets and bazaars.

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