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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.
When to visit Side
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.
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 AllMeet Rent and Hit, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Kamil Koç, FlixBus and Metro Turizm. From Dalaman, the bus ride to Side takes 255 miles and will cost you around AED 40. From Kütahya, the ticket costs about AED 121 for a journey of 310 miles. Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Side
Where to stay in Side
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Taj Mahal to great affordable options like the Anka Butik Hotel - Adults Only, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 717 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Side
Most booked hotels in Side
Hiring a car in Side
Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 55.09 and AED 73.46. Intermediate (Citroen C-Elysée or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.