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
₹ 7354
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7354
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 25m.

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 AllMeet Rent and United Rent A Car, 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 25m.

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 AllMeet Rent and United Rent A Car, among others, in Antalya.

Airports near Side

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (609 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 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 ₹ 6,171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,031 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,807+
Kamelya Selin Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,969+
Megasaray Resort Side
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,711+
Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,401+
Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,870+
Asteria Collection Side (Ex. Labranda Excelsior)
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,247+

Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay ₹ 161 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 ₹ 1,936 and ₹ 2,581. 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 (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 161 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 ₹ 1,936 and ₹ 2,581. 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 (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.