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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.
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.
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.
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 DMR Car and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm and Kamil Koç. From Denizli, the bus ride to Side takes 210 miles and will cost you around £9. From Dalaman, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 255 miles. Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.
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 £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Side costs £34 per day, on average, or £206 if you want to hire it for 6 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Antalya.
Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.01 and £17.34. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.