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, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Side deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 19h 50m.
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 Europcar and Pandora Car Hire, among others, in Antalya.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç and Pamukkale Turizm. From Dalaman, the bus ride to Side takes 386 km and will cost you around RM 48. From Izmir, the ticket costs about RM 153 for a journey of 555 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 Anka Butik Hotel - Adults Only, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 520 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
Expect to pay RM 5.48 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 RM 65.65 and RM 87.53. Intermediate (Citroen C-Elysée or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Side, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.