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 332
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 332
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 10m.

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 Hit, 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 10m.

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 Hit, among others, in Antalya.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,081 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (971 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,383 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,366 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,931 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (423 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (622 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 264 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 602 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 939+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 770+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 801+
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Marvida Family Eco
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 460+
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Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 694+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 6.06 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 72.71 and AED 96.95. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.06 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 72.71 and AED 96.95. 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.