Quick answer: BookRideNow provides a private car and personal driver for guests staying in Side, Kumkoy, Colakli and Evrenseki — for half a day, a full day, or a single evening. Your driver collects you at your hotel door in a private Mercedes Vito (up to 6 passengers), Maybach (VIP, up to 6) or Sprinter (up to 16), follows your itinerary, and waits while you shop, sightsee or watch a show. There is no prepayment: you receive a fixed quote on WhatsApp before you confirm, and you pay the driver in cash on the day. Popular Side itineraries include the Manavgat market (Mondays and Thursdays), Antalya city days, multi-stop sightseeing and Land of Legends evenings. Message +90 536 603 75 84 for a fixed quote in minutes.
Why Hire a Private Driver in Side?
Side is a wonderful base — ancient ruins on your doorstep, a working harbour, and a long hotel strip from Kumkoy through Colakli to Evrenseki. What it lacks is flexible transport for day plans of your own design. Tour buses run on the operator's schedule, not yours; for a full day out, a taxi meter becomes a stressful companion, and few drivers will happily wait two hours outside a market.
A private driver solves that: the car and driver are yours for the agreed period. You decide where to go, how long to stay, and when to head home — the freedom of a rental car without unfamiliar roads or the hunt for parking in Antalya's old town.
This page covers driver hire from Side-area hotels specifically. Staying elsewhere — Belek, Lara, Kemer, Alanya? Our region-wide private driver in Antalya page is the better starting point.
Where We Pick Up
Any hotel or private address in the greater Side area, door to door:
- Side centre and the old town peninsula — including hotels near the Temple of Apollo and the harbour.
- Kumkoy — the busy resort strip just west of Side.
- Colakli — the long hotel row further west, home to many large family resorts.
- Evrenseki — between Colakli and Side centre.
- Manavgat town, Titreyengol and Sorgun — the eastern side of the resort area.
Tell us your hotel name on WhatsApp; the driver meets you at the door at the agreed time.
Popular Itineraries from Side
Build any plan you like — these are the day trips Side guests ask us for most often.
Manavgat Market — Mondays and Thursdays
Manavgat's famous open-air market runs twice a week, on Monday and Thursday — one of the biggest in the region for textiles, spices, fresh produce and haggling. It's close to Side, but hauling shopping bags back on a crowded dolmus is nobody's idea of a holiday. With a private driver you're dropped at the entrance, you shop at your own pace, and the car is waiting when your arms are full. Many guests add lunch by the Manavgat river or the waterfalls on the way back. See our Manavgat shopping transfer page for more on the market itself.
Antalya City Day
Antalya city is roughly 65 km from Side — about 60 to 75 minutes each way. That distance is exactly why a driver-for-the-day makes sense: combine Kaleici's old-town lanes and harbour, the Duden waterfalls, and a shopping stop at TerraCity in Lara or MarkAntalya in the centre — all in one loop, with the car moving you between districts while you rest your feet. The same day by taxi means negotiating four or five separate fares; by bus, half the day disappears into connections. Our guide on getting from Side to Antalya city compares the options in detail.
One honest note on shopping: we are a transport company. We drive you to the malls and bazaars you choose and the driver waits — no shop partnerships, no steering you to a "special" store. Your money stays your business.
Land of Legends Evening
The Land of Legends in Kadriye/Belek is about 40–45 km from Side, roughly 40 to 50 minutes by car. The evening Kingdom of Legends show and the free-entry Shopping Avenue make a superb night out — but show nights end late, and transport back to Colakli or Kumkoy at that hour is the weak point of every DIY plan. With a private driver, the car that brought you waits and takes you home the moment you're ready. Show times and tickets change by season, so check the park's schedule first. Full details on our Land of Legends transfer page.
Multi-Stop Coastal Sightseeing
A classic full-day route heads east: the Manavgat waterfalls, then along the coast to Alanya — about 65 km / 60–70 minutes from Side — for the castle, the Red Tower and the harbour. Or head west: Aspendos theatre, Perge, and on to Belek (~35 km, 35–40 minutes). Because the car is yours, mix ruins, beaches, lunch stops and viewpoints in any order. If a one-way trip is all you need, our Side to Alanya and Side to Belek transfer pages cover those point-to-point rides.
Distances from Side at a Glance
Approximate driving distances from the Side hotel area in normal traffic:
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manavgat market & river | ~5–10 km | 10–15 min | Monday/Thursday market, waterfalls |
| Belek / Kadriye | ~35 km | 35–40 min | Golf area, Land of Legends region |
| Land of Legends | ~40–45 km | 40–50 min | Theme park day or evening show |
| Antalya city (Kaleici, Lara) | ~65 km | 60–75 min | Old town, malls, waterfalls |
| Alanya | ~65 km | 60–70 min | Castle, Red Tower, harbour |
How Pricing Works — Honestly
Private driver hire is a custom service, so we don't publish a one-size-fits-all price list — and we won't invent one here. The cost depends on three things:
- Duration — a market half-day costs less than a full day covering Antalya or Alanya.
- Distance and route — a loop near Manavgat is priced differently from a 130 km round trip to Antalya city.
- Vehicle — a Vito, a VIP Maybach, or a 16-seat Sprinter.
Here's the part that matters: the quote you receive on WhatsApp is fixed before you confirm. Not an estimate, not a meter, not "from" pricing — one number for the whole arrangement, per vehicle, not per person. There is no prepayment and no card details online; you pay the driver in cash on the day, at the end of the service.
For context: our published Antalya Airport to Side transfer is EUR 50 in a Mercedes Vito, flat for 1–6 passengers. Day-hire quotes follow the same philosophy — one flat, honest number.
Get your fixed day-hire quote on WhatsApp →
The Vehicles
- Mercedes Vito — up to 6 passengers, one flat price for 1–6. The workhorse for couples, families and small groups, with plenty of boot space for market hauls.
- Mercedes Maybach — VIP option, up to 6 passengers, for the day out in genuine luxury.
- Mercedes Sprinter — up to 16 passengers. Ideal for extended families and friend groups sharing one itinerary; one Sprinter usually beats three taxis on both cost and convenience.
Every hire is strictly private — we never combine bookings or sell seats.
Families and Child Seats
Travelling with small children is exactly when a private driver earns its keep: no dragging a pushchair onto a dolmus, no wondering whether a street taxi has a booster. We provide child and infant seats free of charge — tell us your children's ages and the right seats are fitted before pickup. Mid-day, the car doubles as a base for the pushchair and spare bags. More in our family transfers and child seats guide.
Evenings and Late Returns
Day hire isn't only for daylight. Side guests book drivers for dinner in Kaleici, the Land of Legends night show, or a late harbour stroll in Alanya. The advantage over a taxi is certainty — your ride home is the same car that brought you, waiting at an agreed spot, however late the evening runs.
Private Driver vs Taxi vs Excursion Bus
- Taxi: fine for one short hop. For a full day you'd pay fare after fare and renegotiate waiting time at every stop. Private hire is one fixed quote for the whole day, agreed before you leave the hotel.
- Excursion bus: cheap per seat, but the itinerary, pace and stops are chosen for you — and shared with fifty strangers. A private driver follows your plan only.
- Rental car: real freedom, but you do the driving, and city-centre parking in Antalya and Alanya is hard work in high season. With a driver, everyone enjoys the day — including whoever would have been behind the wheel.
How Booking Works
Private driver hire is arranged on WhatsApp, not through the online form — custom days need a human to price them properly. It takes minutes:
- 1. Message us at wa.me/905366037584 with your hotel, date, rough plan, and how many people are travelling (plus children's ages if you need seats).
- 2. Receive a fixed quote — usually within minutes — for your vehicle and itinerary. Tweak the plan; the quote adjusts until you're happy.
- 3. Confirm. No deposit, no card, no prepayment.
- 4. On the day, your driver meets you at the hotel door at the agreed time. Pay in cash at the end of the service.
Cancellation is free — plans change on holiday, and we'd rather you book with confidence. For simple airport rides, book instantly online at bookridenow.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you pick up from Kumkoy, Colakli and Evrenseki hotels?
Yes — all Side-area hotel zones, including Kumkoy, Colakli, Evrenseki, Titreyengol, Sorgun and Manavgat town, at your hotel door.
Which days does the Manavgat market run?
Mondays and Thursdays. If your dates don't match, tell us on WhatsApp and we'll suggest an alternative plan.
How much does a private driver in Side cost?
It depends on duration, route and vehicle, so we quote each day individually on WhatsApp. The quote is fixed before you confirm, and you pay cash on the day.
Do I have to pay anything in advance?
No. There is no prepayment and no online payment for driver hire. You pay the driver in cash at the end of the service.
Can the driver wait while we shop or sightsee?
Yes — waiting is the whole point of day hire. The driver stays with the car at every stop, whether twenty minutes at a viewpoint or three hours at the Manavgat market.
Is the car really private, or will we share?
Strictly private. Your group is the only group in the vehicle, on every booking, always.
How many people fit in one vehicle?
The Mercedes Vito takes up to 6 passengers at one flat price, the Maybach (VIP) up to 6, and the Mercedes Sprinter up to 16.
Are child seats available?
Yes, child and infant seats are free on request. Tell us your children's ages when you book and the seats will be fitted before pickup.
Can we go to the Land of Legends evening show and get back late?
Yes. Your driver waits during the show and drives you back to Side whenever you're ready, however late it finishes. Show times vary by season, so check the park's current schedule.
Can we combine several stops in one day?
Absolutely — that's what the service is for. Combine Manavgat waterfalls, Aspendos and Belek, or Kaleici, Duden and a Lara mall. Build any route and we'll quote it as one fixed price.
Does the driver take us to specific shops?
Only the ones you choose. We're a transport company: no shop partnerships, no commissions, no detours. You pick the mall, bazaar or market; we drive and wait.
Do the drivers speak English?
Our drivers handle international guests daily. The WhatsApp line answers in fluent English before and during your hire.
Can you also do our airport transfer?
Yes — airport transfers are our core service, bookable instantly online. Antalya Airport to Side is EUR 50 in a Vito, flat for 1–6 passengers. Book at bookridenow.com.
What if we cancel or the weather turns?
Cancellation is free. Nothing is prepaid, so there's nothing to refund — just let us know and rebook for another day.
Your Car and Driver Are One Message Away
A Thursday-morning Manavgat market run, a full Antalya day from Colakli, or a late Land of Legends evening from Kumkoy — your private car, your plan, one fixed price paid in cash on the day. Send your hotel and your idea for the day, and you'll have a quote in minutes.