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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.
When to visit Side
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Side in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 9.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Side, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
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 States departs from New York and takes around 13h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car rental from Antalya, which is about 38 miles from Side. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and OtoQ Car Rental, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including FlixBus, Kamil Koç and Pamukkale Turizm. From Dalaman, the bus ride to Side takes 255 miles and will cost you around $25. From Ankara, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 415 miles. Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Side
Where to stay in Side
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Taj Mahal to great affordable options like the Ramada Resort by Wyndham Side, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Side
Most booked hotels in Side
Renting a car in Side
Renting a car in Side costs $52 per day, on average, or $258 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Antalya.
Expect to pay $5.03 per gallon in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.42 and $80.55. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Side, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.