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

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 206
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 Vancouver and takes around 15h 40m.

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 AllMeet Rent and Hit, 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 Vancouver and takes around 15h 40m.

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 AllMeet Rent and Hit, 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 (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,129 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (379 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,863 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

Average rates range from around C$ 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 172 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 238+
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Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Oz Hotels Side Premium
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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The Sense Deluxe Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 127+
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Renting a car in Side

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.54 and C$ 27.38. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.54 and C$ 27.38. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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