Side travel guide
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You're Going to Love Side
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.
When to visit Side
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.
How to Get to Side
Plane
Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 34 miles from Side. The shortest flight to Side from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 14h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 38 miles from Side. You’ll find branches of CIRCULAR and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Bus, Pamukkale Turizm and FlixBus. From Denizli, the bus ride to Side takes 220 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Ortaca, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 270 miles. Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Side
Where to stay in Side
From 5-star hotels such as the Aydinbey King's Palace & Spa to great affordable options like the Summer rose hotel, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Side
Most booked hotels in Side
Renting a car in Side
Expect to pay C$ 1.36 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$ 16.27 and C$ 21.69. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat Linea or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.