Know Before You Go

Practical Travel Tips for Kaş

ATMs, SIM cards, parking, pharmacies, markets, and everything else you need to know for a smooth trip to Kaş.

Money & Payments

Turkish Lira (TL). Most tourist places accept cards, but carry cash for small shops, markets, and taxis.

Several ATMs in the town centre (near the main square and harbour). Ziraat, Garanti, and İş Bankası are reliable.

5–10% at restaurants is appreciated. Round up for taxis. Small tips (10–20 TL) for hotel and delivery staff.

Buy a Turkcell or Vodafone tourist SIM at the airport or in Kaş. Costs ~200–300 TL with data. Your phone must be registered within 120 days.

Free Wi-Fi at Larex Pansiyon, most restaurants, and cafes. Generally reliable.

English is widely spoken in Kaş. Turkish basics (merhaba, teşekkürler) are always appreciated.

Kaş centre is very walkable. 15 minutes covers most of the town.

Shared minibuses connect Kaş with nearby beaches and towns. Cheap and frequent in summer. Flag them down on the road.

Free street parking available but limited. Arrive early in summer. We can advise on the best spots.

Available in town. Convenient for nearby beaches. International driving license required. Wear a helmet.

Several pharmacies (eczane) in the centre. Nöbetçi eczane (duty pharmacy) is open on weekends/holidays — check the sign on any pharmacy door.

Kaş Devlet Hastanesi (state hospital) handles emergencies. For serious issues, transfer to Antalya may be needed.

Kaş is very safe, including at night. Petty theft is rare. Use normal precautions.

Tap water is technically safe but most people drink bottled. Readily available everywhere.

Every Friday morning on the western edge of town. Fresh produce, cheese, olives, honey, textiles, and souvenirs. The best shopping in Kaş.

Migros, BIM, and ŞOK are in or near the centre. Open 7 days. Good for basics.

Handmade jewellery, textiles, ceramics, and leather. Prices are fair — mild bargaining is OK at market stalls but not in fixed-price shops.

Book a comfortable room at Larex Pansiyon — your perfect base for exploring Kaş.