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, 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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 198
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 34 miles from Side. The shortest flight to Side from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h.

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 Hit and Nissa Car Rental, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.

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 Toronto and takes around 14h.

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 Hit and Nissa Car Rental, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,080 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,082 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,097 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (364 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,017 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 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$ 281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 289 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$ 217+
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Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Selectum Family Comfort Side
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
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Kirman Sidemarin Beach & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Renting a car in Side

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.78 and C$ 29.04. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.78 and C$ 29.04. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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