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Any advice on Turkish money?

Hi, i was wandering if anyone had any advice on what i need to do for Turkish money...
Im going on holiday next week straight after i graduate..(woohoo) im planning to take £300 with me but im not sure wether to sort my cash out when i get there? or do i get travlers cheques?
Anyone got any advice for me? It would be greatly appreciated!

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  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Where are you going?

    Some areas take euros freely, other areas take sterling. You should only need small sums of turkish lira for the dolmus (bus) and tipping.

    I always take sterling and just change what I need when I'm there.
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • DUKE
    DUKE Posts: 7,360 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    I only took 8 lira last year - I'd had it from the year before and was determined to spend. It did for my water and breakfast until I could get to the bank and get some lira out :D
  • spens11
    spens11 Posts: 9 Forumite
    im going to gumbet i think...with the girls...i know my friend is changing her money when she gets out there but i wasnt sure if thats the safest way?!
    I will get some Lira for when i get there at night etc...
    Does anyone know if you have tip for everything like in Tunisia?
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