Last updated: October 30, 2026. Flight and hotel prices were checked on Google Flights and Trip.com on October 30, 2026 for May 2027. Car rental averages come from DiscoverCars (updated October 29, 2026). Entry fees are 2026 rates as listed by tour operators and visitor guides. Prices change often, so confirm before you book.
Short answer: Antalya is more than all-inclusive resorts. Stay in the old town (Kaleiçi) from about $50–100 a night for two, or on Lara or Konyaaltı beach. Round trips from New York cost from $975 in May 2027, and flights from Istanbul from $41. Rental cars at Antalya airport are among the cheapest we have seen: about $27 a day in May on average, $54 in August.
Getting to Antalya
| Route | Cheapest found |
|---|---|
| New York (JFK) – Antalya (AYT), round trip, May 10–20, 2027 | $975 (Turkish Airlines, 1 stop in Istanbul) |
| Istanbul (IST) – Antalya, one way, May 12, 2027 | $41–55 (Turkish Airlines, nonstop) |
Source: Google Flights, checked October 30, 2026, economy, one adult.
A popular route is Istanbul first (see our Hagia Sophia guide), then a one-hour domestic flight to Antalya.
Where to stay and what it costs
- Kaleiçi (old town): small boutique hotels in old Ottoman houses, walkable, near the harbor. Best for a city-and-culture trip.
- Lara: big beach resorts east of the city, many all-inclusive.
- Konyaaltı: long pebble beach west of the center, with a seafront promenade and mid-range hotels.
Trip.com prices for 3 nights, May 12–15, 2027, 2 adults, including taxes:
| Hotel | Area | 3 nights | Per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Italic | Kaleiçi | $158 | ~$53 |
| Aspen Hotel | Kaleiçi | $221 | ~$74 |
| Mediterra Art Hotel | Kaleiçi | $253 | ~$84 |
| Puding Hotel | Kaleiçi | $271 | ~$90 |
| Sofa Kaleiçi | Kaleiçi | $294 | ~$98 |
| Delta Hotels Antalya Lara (adults only) | Lara | $523 | ~$174 |
| Corendon Grand Park Lara | Lara | $612 | ~$204 |
| Concorde De Luxe Resort (all inclusive) | Lara | $1,088 | ~$363 |
Source: Trip.com, searched October 30, 2026 for May 12–15, 2027. Total for 2 adults including taxes; all-inclusive resorts include meals and drinks.
Things to do in and around Antalya
- Kaleiçi: the walled old town, with Hadrian’s Gate, the Yivli Minaret, the clock tower and the old harbor. Free to walk.
- Düden Waterfalls: the Lower Düden falls drop straight into the sea and can be seen free from the cliff park or from a harbor boat trip. Upper Düden is a park with a small entry fee for foreign visitors.
- Antalya Museum: one of Turkey’s best archaeological collections, reachable by tram.
- Aspendos: the best-preserved Roman theater in Turkey, about 45 minutes east. Entry about €15.
- Perge: a large Roman city near the airport. Entry about €11.
- Side: a beach town with the Temple of Apollo on the sea.
- Termessos: mountain-top ruins in a national park, best by car.
Many hotels sell day tours to Perge, Aspendos and Side from about €50, often without entry fees. With a rental car you can do the same route on your own schedule.
Car rental in Antalya
A car is the best way to see the region: Aspendos, Side, Termessos, the coast road west to Kemer, Olympos and Kaş, and on to Fethiye. Inside the city, trams and taxis are easier.
What it costs: at Antalya airport, DiscoverCars showed an average of about $28–29 a day across the year, with deals from about $19. By month: about $21 in January, $27 in April and May, $32 in June, $49 in July and $54 in August (updated October 29, 2026). The very lowest teaser prices come from small local suppliers; check the reviews, deposit and insurance before choosing the cheapest.
Driving tips
- Bring your US license and an International Driving Permit.
- Toll motorways use electronic tolls (HGS); ask how your rental company bills them.
- Full-to-full fuel is usually cheapest; check the credit card deposit.
- Parking in Kaleiçi is very limited; choose a hotel with parking or leave the car outside the old town.
Getting around without a car
- Airport to city: the AntRay tram line and city buses connect the airport with the center; taxis and transfers take about 20–30 minutes.
- In the city: trams and buses use the AntalyaKart; the nostalgic tram runs along the seafront near Kaleiçi.
When to go
May, June, September and October offer warm sea, fewer crowds and lower prices. July and August are very hot and the most expensive, also for rental cars. Winter is mild and cheap but many beach resorts close. Our off-season price test shows how much timing matters for hotels.
FAQs
Is Antalya expensive?
Not compared with Western Europe. In our check, old town hotels cost about $50–100 a night for two in May 2027, and rental cars about $27 a day. All-inclusive beach resorts cost more but include food and drinks.
Do I need a car in Antalya?
Not for the city, but it is the best way to visit Aspendos, Side, Termessos and the coast. Rental cars are cheap outside July and August.
Kaleiçi, Lara or Konyaaltı?
Kaleiçi for culture and walking, Lara for big resorts and sandy beaches, Konyaaltı for a beach promenade close to the city.
How do I get from Istanbul to Antalya?
Fly. Nonstop flights take about an hour and cost from about $41 one way in our check. By bus or car it is a long full day.
