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Food Delivery Apps in Turkey

Yemeksepeti dominates. Foreign cards can be tricky due to Turkish banking regulations. Cash on delivery is common and often the easiest option for tourists. Incredible value for money.

3 Apps Europe / Asia Foreign Cards: Tricky Language: Mostly Turkish

Quick Facts for Tourists

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Best App for Tourists
Yemeksepeti
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Foreign Cards Accepted
Tricky — Turkish methods preferred
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Local Phone Required
Turkish SIM very helpful
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English Support
Turkish dominant; limited English

Food Delivery Apps in Turkey

Turkey's delivery market is unique and dominated by local platforms. Yemeksepeti is the clear leader. Getir, which originated in Turkey, has expanded from ultra-fast grocery delivery into food delivery. Note that Uber Eats and Glovo have exited Turkey and are not available.

Yemeksepeti
Dominant • Food Delivery Giant
Top Pick
Foreign Cards
LIMITED
English
Some English
Coverage
Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir + all
Cash Payment
Very common
Payability Score 65/100
Getir
Massive • Grocery + Food
Born in Turkey
Foreign Cards
LIMITED
English
Limited
Coverage
Istanbul, Ankara, major cities
Grocery Speed
10-min delivery
Payability Score 60/100
Trendyol Yemek
Growing • Part of Trendyol ecosystem
Foreign Cards
Limited
English
Mostly Turkish
Coverage
Istanbul, growing
Cash Payment
Available
Payability Score 55/100
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Not available in Turkey: Uber Eats and Glovo have exited the Turkish market. Do not download these apps expecting to use them in Turkey — they will not work.

Grocery Delivery in Turkey

Turkey has excellent and extremely fast grocery delivery options. Getir pioneered the ultra-fast model here before expanding globally.

  • Getir — The original ultra-fast grocery delivery. Get snacks, drinks, household essentials, and basic groceries delivered in as little as 10 minutes. Incredible for grabbing quick supplies. Founded in Istanbul.
  • Migros Online — One of Turkey's largest supermarket chains offers online ordering with home delivery. Wide product selection including fresh produce, meats, and household goods.
  • A101 — Budget-friendly supermarket chain with online ordering. Great for stocking up on basics at lower prices.
  • BIM — Another popular budget supermarket with growing online presence. Known for competitive prices on everyday essentials.

Tourist Reality Check

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Foreign card acceptance is the biggest challenge in Turkey. Due to Turkish banking regulations and currency controls, foreign credit cards are inconsistently accepted on delivery platforms. Your international Visa or Mastercard may or may not work. Don't panic — cash on delivery is extremely common and widely used by both locals and tourists. Have Turkish lira on hand as a backup.

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A Turkish SIM card is strongly recommended. Many Turkish apps and services work better with a local phone number. Getting a Turkish SIM at the airport or from a Turkcell, Vodafone, or Turk Telekom shop is easy and inexpensive. This will also help with SMS verifications and driver communication.

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The good news: Turkish food delivery is incredible value. Istanbul has amazing delivery coverage with thousands of restaurants. The food is outstanding — kebabs, pide, lahmacun, kofte, baklava, and more — and prices are extremely affordable compared to Western Europe. A full meal delivery can cost as little as 100-200 TRY (3-6 USD). Cash on delivery makes this all accessible even if your card doesn't work.

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Language is mostly Turkish. Unlike Scandinavian countries, English proficiency in Turkey varies. Delivery app interfaces are primarily in Turkish. In tourist areas of Istanbul (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Beyoglu), you'll find more English, but elsewhere expect Turkish. Restaurant names and menus will be in Turkish. Google Translate can be very helpful for navigating menus.

Tipping Delivery Drivers in Turkey

Tipping delivery drivers in Turkey is appreciated and makes a real difference. Here's what to know.

  • Standard tip: 5-10 TRY is a common tip for delivery drivers
  • Appreciated: Delivery workers in Turkey often earn low wages, and tips are genuinely appreciated
  • Cash tips: When paying cash on delivery, simply round up or hand an extra 5-10 TRY
  • Bad weather: During rain, snow, or extreme heat, a slightly larger tip is a kind gesture
  • Not mandatory: While tips are appreciated, they are not strictly required or expected

Hotel & Accommodation Delivery

Getting food delivered to your accommodation in Turkey works well, especially in tourist areas.

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Hotels allow delivery — just tell the driver the hotel name. Most hotels in Istanbul and other tourist cities are accustomed to guests receiving food deliveries. Tell the driver the hotel name and they'll usually know where to go. For tourist area addresses, drivers are generally familiar with the landmarks and streets. If your accommodation is in a less-visited area, share a Google Maps pin or nearby landmark to help the driver find you. Many drivers will call when they arrive, so having a working phone number helps enormously.

Turkey Download Pack

Download these apps before you land in Turkey. Set them up at your hotel with WiFi.

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Essential Downloads:

  • Yemeksepeti — Your primary food delivery app. Widest coverage.
  • Getir — Ultra-fast grocery + food delivery. Essential for quick supplies.
  • Trendyol Yemek — Growing alternative with competitive deals.
  • Google Translate — Not a delivery app, but essential for navigating Turkish menus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but with some challenges. Yemeksepeti is the dominant platform and has some English support. The biggest hurdle for tourists is payment — foreign credit cards are inconsistently accepted due to Turkish banking regulations. Cash on delivery (kapida odeme) is very common and often the easiest option. Getting a Turkish SIM card is also highly recommended for SMS verifications and driver communication.
Yemeksepeti has some English support in its interface, but it's limited. The app and restaurant menus are primarily in Turkish. In tourist areas of Istanbul, some restaurant names and popular dishes may have English descriptions, but full English navigation is not available. Using Google Translate alongside the app helps significantly. Popular Turkish dishes like kebab, lahmacun, pide, and kofte are recognizable in any language.
Foreign credit card acceptance in Turkey is inconsistent. Due to Turkish banking regulations and currency controls, many international Visa and Mastercard cards are declined on delivery platforms. Some cards work and some don't — it depends on the card issuer and the platform. Cash on delivery is widely available and is often the most reliable payment method for tourists. Have Turkish lira on hand.
Getir was founded in Istanbul in 2015 as an ultra-fast grocery delivery service — delivering essentials in as little as 10 minutes. It has since expanded into restaurant food delivery in Turkey. Getir is massive in Turkey, especially in Istanbul and Ankara. It's incredibly useful for quick grocery runs. Foreign card acceptance is limited, but the service itself is excellent.
Yes! Cash on delivery (kapida odeme) is very common in Turkey and available on Yemeksepeti and most other platforms. For tourists whose foreign credit cards are declined, cash delivery is often the easiest and most reliable option. Just have Turkish lira on hand. Drivers carry change, but having smaller denominations (10, 20, 50 TRY notes) makes things smoother.
Yemeksepeti is the best option for tourists in Istanbul. It has the widest restaurant selection with incredible coverage across the city — from Sultanahmet to Kadikoy, Beyoglu to Besiktas. Use cash on delivery if your foreign card doesn't work. Istanbul has one of the best food delivery ecosystems in the world. Turkish food is amazing value — you can get a full kebab meal delivered for as little as 100-200 TRY (3-6 USD).

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