When is the cheapest time to buy a package tour to Turkey, and how much do prices rise in summer?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Tours bought in late May can be significantly cheaper than summer prices — the difference can reach 60,000 RUB (~$650) for 7 nights. Autumn packages also tend to cost 30–40K RUB more than spring deals.
What the community said
An 11-night trip for two at the end of May/early June cost around 230,000 RUB. Summer prices will be noticeably higher.
16 days ago ~230,000 RUB for two, 11 nights, late May – early June
A mid-May trip for four cost 190,000 RUB in total, and the hotel was considered good value at that price.
16 days ago 190,000 RUB for 4 people, mid-May
One traveller reported summer prices running roughly 50% higher than other seasons. Final cost varies significantly by departure city, group composition, and number of nights.
16 days ago ~50% price increase in summer
Autumn tour prices to Turkey are noticeably higher than spring. Compared to earlier spring trips, the difference for a quality 5-star hotel in Göynük (Kemer area) was around 30,000–40,000 RUB.
16 days ago Göynük, price gap ~30–40K RUB
11-night tours for June–July on Level.Travel can look surprisingly affordable. Pegasus via Rox offers standard rooms for around 220,000 RUB — a price point that makes spontaneous booking tempting.
16 days ago Level.Travel, Rox / Pegasus, ~220,000 RUB for 11 nights
A tour purchased in late May cost roughly 60,000 RUB less than the same 7-night package from the same city in June. Buying early or in the shoulder season is clearly more cost-effective.
16 days ago Savings of ~60,000 RUB by buying in late May