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

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, Türkiye (Turkey). It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 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$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 15h.

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 Yours Car Rental and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.

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 15h.

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 Yours Car Rental and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.

Airports near Side

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,320 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (414 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

From 5-star hotels such as the Berry Blue Hotels to great affordable options like the Akayda Butik Hotel, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 298 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

TUI BLUE Palm Garden
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 462+
Megasaray Resort Side
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 337+
Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 276+
Marvida Family Eco
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 347+

Renting a car in Side

Expect to pay C$ 1.96 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$ 23.51 and C$ 31.34. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.96 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$ 23.51 and C$ 31.34. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.