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 301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 301
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 (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,398 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,412 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,341 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (600 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 237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 503 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

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Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 782+
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Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 657+
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Side Royal Palace Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 386+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 694+
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Side Prenses Resort Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 313+
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Crystal Sunset Pearl Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 610+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 5.92 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 70.95 and AED 94.59. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.92 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 70.95 and AED 94.59. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.