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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Side
When to visit Side
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.
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 Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Side. The train journey from Side to Manchester takes 19h 00m and costs around £2,549 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £2,031 for a 26h 45m trip.
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 Hit and DMR Car, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm and Kamil Koç. From Dalaman, the bus ride to Side takes 410 km and will cost you around £10. From Ankara, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 676 km. Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
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 £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Side
Most booked hotels in Side
Hiring a car in Side
Hiring a car in Side costs £32 per day, on average, or £195 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, 42% more expensive than at Antalya.
Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.54 and £16.72. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.