Half day
up to 4 hours
from$140
For appointments, meetings and visits at one location.
- Up to four hours of interpreting
- One location, on-site or online
- An interpreter vetted and approved by Tongue
- Your price confirmed before you pay
Pricing
Clear prices, confirmed before you pay.
Start from a half day, or tell us what you need and we’ll send a written quote. Nothing is booked or charged until you approve it.
Ways to book
Choose what fits your appointment
Full day
up to 8 hours
Custom quote
- A full working day with one interpreter
- Breaks planned with you in advance
- Ideal for exhibitions and visits
Online
by the hour
Custom quote
- Your interpreter joins from anywhere
- Booked by the hour
- Works on the platform you already use
Events & multi-day
tailored to your project
Custom quote
- Several interpreters when needed
- One contact at Tongue for everything
- One price for the whole project
Unused hours within a daily or half-day package are non-transferable and cannot be carried over to another date. Each service date is booked and charged separately.
What affects the price
Your price depends on four things
- 1
Language pair
Widely spoken pairs such as English–Turkish are easier to book than rarer languages.
- 2
Type of appointment
Medical, legal and technical settings may need a specialist interpreter.
- 3
Duration
A half day covers up to four hours; longer work is quoted as full days or by the hour.
- 4
Location
On-site in Istanbul, Ankara or another city, or online from anywhere.
What’s included
In every booking
- A human interpreter vetted, interviewed and approved by Tongue
- A written quote with the price, duration and cancellation terms
- Support from the Tongue team before, during and after your appointment
- One clear price, with no surprises on the day
Not included unless your quote says so
- Transport to and from the appointment
Get your exact price
Tell us the language, city and date. We’ll confirm availability and send you a clear quote.
Request an interpreterHow much does an interpreter cost?
Half-day interpreting starts from $140. The final price depends on the language pair, the type of appointment, the duration and the location, and it is always confirmed in your quote before you pay.
What does a half-day include?
Up to four hours of interpreting at one location. Longer assignments are quoted as full days or by the hour.
Is transport included?
Transport to and from the appointment is separate unless your quote says otherwise.
How do I pay?
Once you approve your quote, you pay securely by card through our payment provider. You receive a confirmation as soon as the payment goes through.