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 4 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 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″.
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 Orlando and takes around 16h 10m.
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 Sixt and Rhodium, among others, in Antalya.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Pamukkale Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koç. From Izmir, the bus ride to Side takes 371 miles and will cost you around $40. From Ankara, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 475 miles. Side’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Side costs $34 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Antalya.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.