Kas coastal town along the Lycian Way Turkey
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Planning7 min readApril 10, 2025

How Much Does the Lycian Way Cost? Full Budget Breakdown

Daily Budget Ranges

The Lycian Way can be done on almost any budget.

Budget Hiker (Camping + Cooking)

20-35 USD per day

  • Wild camping: free
  • Village shop food: 5-10 USD
  • Occasional village meal: 5-8 USD

Mid-Range (Pension + Local Food)

45-70 USD per day

  • Village pension with breakfast: 20-35 USD
  • Lunch on trail: 5-10 USD
  • Dinner at pension: 10-20 USD

Comfortable (Hotels + Restaurants)

80-120 USD per day

  • Hotel in Kas or Kalkan: 50-80 USD
  • Meals at restaurants: 30-40 USD

One-Time Costs

  • Getting to Fethiye: 50-200 USD
  • Gear if buying new: 200-800 USD
  • Entry fees (Olympos, Xanthos): 5-10 USD each
  • Buses between sections: 5-20 USD

Money Tips

  • Carry Turkish Lira in cash. ATMs exist in Kas, Kalkan, Fethiye, Finike.
  • Between ATMs you may go 3-4 days without one.
  • Most pensions do not accept cards.
  • Budget an emergency 100 USD above your estimate.

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