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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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 50m.

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 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 50m.

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 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 (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,455 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,149 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (657 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (382 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,873 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

Average rates range from around C$ 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 164 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$ 279+
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Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
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Megasaray Resort Side
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Kaya Side
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Luna Blanca Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Renting a car in Side

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.75 and C$ 27.67. 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$ 1.73 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$ 20.75 and C$ 27.67. 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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