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 337
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 337
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 Sharjah and takes around 8h 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 Sharjah and takes around 8h 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 (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,690 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,414 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (603 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 231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 472 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 688+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 646+
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Marvida Family Eco
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 368+
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Paloma Perissia
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 484+
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Crystal Sunset Pearl Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 581+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 5.62 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 67.42 and AED 89.90. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Duster or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 5.62 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 67.42 and AED 89.90. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Dacia Duster or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.