Middle East · 1 city covered
We track one city in Turkey. Its mid-range shoulder-season day comes to $194, which is 30% below the median across all 68 cities in the index.
Istanbul is the anchor — two continents, one bosphorus, infinite tea. Accommodation is 51% of the mid-range day there, so where you sleep decides most of the budget.
Season coefficients are calibrated per city, not shared. Across Turkey the peak-to-low swing runs 62%–62%, widest in Istanbul (62%, heat-avoidance shoulder peak pattern: low Jul–Aug at ×0.79, peak Mar–May, Sep–Oct at ×1.28). The hottest months are the cheapest here — demand peaks in spring and autumn, so the conventional 'shoulder is cheaper' rule inverts.
Mid-range, shoulder season, same five line items. Difference is relative to Turkey ($194/day).
| Country | Mid · shoulder | vs Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan | $154/day | -21% |
| Israel | $428/day | +121% |
| United Arab Emirates | $471/day | +143% |
On average, a mid-range traveller spends $194 per day in Turkey during shoulder season. Budget travellers can get by on around $66/day, while a luxury trip averages $691/day.
The most affordable destination in Turkey is Istanbul, where a budget trip costs about $66 per day in low season.
At the top end, Istanbul reaches around $691 per day during peak season.
The best windows vary by city, but many destinations in Turkey are ideal during Apr–May or shoulder season for a balance of weather and price.