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, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.

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When to visit Side

Side in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 545
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 545
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 62 km from Side. You’ll find branches of Express Car Rental and AllMeet Rent, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

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

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 62 km from Side. You’ll find branches of Express Car Rental and AllMeet Rent, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

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

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,111 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,126 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (376 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Taj Mahal to great affordable options like the Akayda Butik Hotel, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 281 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 694 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 628+
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Oz Hotels Side Premium
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 312+
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Side Star Elegance
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 483+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 386+
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Palm World Resort & Spa Side
5 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
AED 209+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 4.41 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 52.89 and AED 70.51. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 4.41 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 52.89 and AED 70.51. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.