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.
