Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Side travel guide

Side Tourism | Side Guide

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 346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
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 Dubai and takes around 4h 30m.

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 Nissa Car Rental and Express Car Rental, 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 Dubai and takes around 4h 30m.

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 Nissa Car Rental and Express Car Rental, 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 (7,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,066 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,086 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (362 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 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 532 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 620 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 652+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 573+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 437+
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Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 555+
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Side Alegria Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 286+
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Palm World Resort & Spa Side
5 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
AED 235+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 4.67 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 55.97 and AED 74.63. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.67 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 55.97 and AED 74.63. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.