Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 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
AED 356
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 356
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 38 miles from Side. You’ll find branches of United Rent A Car and AllMeet Rent, among others, in Antalya.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 4h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 38 miles from Side. You’ll find branches of United Rent A Car and AllMeet Rent, among others, in Antalya.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,381 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (608 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,326 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 AED 240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 539 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)
AED 738+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 679+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 729+
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Crystal Sunset Pearl Collection
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 567+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 6.25 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 74.92 and AED 99.89. 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 car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.25 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 74.92 and AED 99.89. 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 car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.