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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.

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When to visit Side

Side in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
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 05m.

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 AllMeet Rent and NU Car, 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 05m.

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 AllMeet Rent and NU Car, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

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

Airports near Side

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,483 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,171 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (668 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,136 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (394 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

Average rates range from around C$ 90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 324+
Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Megasaray Resort Side
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
Sueno Hotels Beach Side
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 142+
The Sense Deluxe Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+

Renting a car in Side

Expect to pay C$ 1.91 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$ 22.89 and C$ 30.52. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.91 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$ 22.89 and C$ 30.52. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.