What are the best things to do in Demre?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Demre, Türkiye. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Rab Lawrence · CC BY 2.0
Why visit Demre
Travel guide for Demre, Türkiye — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Demre is a stop in Türkiye, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 45–110 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Budget
Demre trip cost
Budget
USD 20–40
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 45–110
per person / day
Luxury
USD 125–210+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Demre, Türkiye. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Demre
Estimated total (USD)
$2,040
≈ $1,020 per person · $291 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $80/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Demre mid-range ground costs (budget 20–40 · mid 45–110 · luxury 125–210+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Ipek
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Winecity Hotel
Kıyak Hotel
Grand Hotel Kekova
Bayraktar Konağı
Museums & culture
- St Nicholas Church
In pictures
Demre gallery
Photos: Rab Lawrence, rheins, No machine-readable author provided. Rarelibra assumed (based on copyright claims)., Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, Tanya Dedyukhina — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Demre travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Demre?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Demre?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Demre, depending on how many day trips you want in Türkiye.
Where should I stay in Demre?
Popular stays in Demre include Winecity Hotel, Kıyak Hotel, Grand Hotel Kekova. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Demre cost?
On the ground in Demre (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 20–40 per person per day, mid-range about 45–110, and luxury about 125–210+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Demre, Türkiye. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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