Turkey feed prices increased more than 10% from August 2021 to August 2022, according to USDA data. Plus, farmers are still feeling the pinch from soaring labor costs. A shortage of both whole birds and turkey breasts in cold storage might drive the price of turkeys higher in November, too.

Turkey has become significantly more expensive in 2026 due to hyper-inflation and a volatile economic climate that has eroded its traditional "budget destination" advantage. While Turkey was once far cheaper than Greece or Egypt, rising input costs—such as electricity, labor, and food—have forced hotels and restaurants to pass these expenses on to tourists. In 2026, a family vacation in high-end resorts in Bodrum or Antalya can now rival the prices of Dubai. Furthermore, the minimum wage adjustments intended to help locals keep up with inflation have increased the service costs in the hospitality sector. While the Lira has weakened, the price hikes in Euro-denominated tourist services have outpaced the currency's decline. This "price parity" with more established luxury hubs, combined with entertainment "surcharges" at popular beach clubs, has led to a noticeable shift in Turkey's appeal from a value destination to one of higher-cost luxury and lifestyle tourism.