November in Turkey: hotel price drop and Letim service shutdown

Falling prices for “ultra all‑inclusive”

Analysts note that in November the cost of package tours to five‑star hotels along the Antalya coast is considerably lower than in summer. Compared with August, the average price of an “ultra all‑inclusive” tour has dropped by almost half – about 45 %. September and October also showed a decline, but in November the cut reached more than a third of the October price and over 40 % of the September price.

The biggest discounts appear in hotels that operate year‑round and have heated pools:

• Cullinan Belek – price down more than 55 %;
• Magic Life Jacaranda – about 55 %;
• Spice Hotel & SPA – just over 50 %.

Other large complexes also offer sizable cuts: Mardan Palace, Rixos Park Belek, Dobedan Exclusive Resort & SPA – reductions from 46 % to 48 %; Lara Barut Collection and Papillon Aysha – around 38‑34 %.

Seasonal price changes are explained by cooler weather and weaker demand, but hotels compensate with indoor and outdoor heated pools, and in some cases heated water parks.

What’s happening with the Letim payment service

Letim, launched after the “Mir” cards stopped being accepted in Turkey, let Russian tourists open electronic wallets in Turkish lira, top them up with rubles via SBP, and receive a physical Troy system card. By scanning a QR code on a terminal they could pay in shops or withdraw cash.

In July the service temporarily halted the issuance of new cards and cash‑withdrawal operations, while the main wallet kept working. Now the company has announced a full shutdown of Letim on 30 November. Users will be given the chance to spend the remaining balance until 30 November 2026 or transfer it to a Russian bank account. Withdrawal will remain possible even after the app is closed, through the support service.

Experts say the end of Letim should not dramatically affect the overall flow of tourists to Turkey, because alternative cash‑less payment methods have appeared during its operation – direct SBP transfers, and most travelers still rely on cash (dollars, euros) to exchange for lira.

How to prepare for a November trip

• Budget: with the deep discounts, November is a cheap month for booking luxury hotels. Plan ahead to lock in the low rates.
• Payment: if you still have money in Letim, try to withdraw it before the end of November 2026 or move it to a Russian bank. Otherwise use other methods – SBP, bank cards or cash.
• Weather: the sea will be cooler and temperatures more changeable, but most hotels have heated pools, keeping the stay comfortable.
• Flights: low‑season airfares also drop, further reducing total expenses.

So, November in Turkey combines lower accommodation costs with the chance to use new payment solutions, provided you sort out any Letim balance in advance.

Based on materials from: atorus.ru.