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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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With a population of 10.505, Side is a must-see destination in Antalya Province, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.

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When to visit Side

Side in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Side in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 238 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Side, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Side

Plane

Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 54 km from Side. The shortest flight to Side from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 62 km from Side. You’ll find branches of Hit and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the downtown.

Plane

Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 54 km from Side. The shortest flight to Side from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 62 km from Side. You’ll find branches of Hit and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the downtown.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,037 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (350 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,822 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (233 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Taj Mahal to great affordable options like the Akayda Butik Hotel, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 272 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

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Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 360+
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Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
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Kirman Sidemarin Beach & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 294+
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Megasaray Resort Side
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Lago Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 370+
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Renting a car in Side

Expect to pay C$ 1.77 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.14 and C$ 28.18. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.77 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.14 and C$ 28.18. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

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