Quick answer: BookRideNow runs private, door-to-door transfers from Side to Antalya city — roughly 65 km, usually 60–75 minutes depending on traffic. You get your own Mercedes Vito (up to 6 passengers at one flat vehicle price), Maybach VIP or Sprinter (up to 16), never a shared shuttle. Because Side–Antalya is a custom route rather than a standard airport run, we don't publish a fixed online price; instead you send your date and pickup details on WhatsApp and receive a fixed quote in minutes. You pay the driver on the day, in cash — no prepayment, and cancellation is free. Hotel-door pickup anywhere in Side, Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki or Manavgat is included.
Why Book a Private Side to Antalya Transfer
Plenty of people staying in Side eventually want a day in the big city. Antalya has the old town of Kaleiçi, proper city shopping, museums, big hospitals, consulates and government offices — things a resort town simply doesn't offer.
The public option means a dolmuş or intercity bus to the otogar on the edge of Antalya, then a tram or taxi onward, and the same puzzle in reverse when you're tired in the evening. It works, but it turns a relaxed city day into a transport project — we've written an honest comparison of every option in our guide on how to get from Side to Antalya city.
This page is the service itself: a private car with a professional driver who picks you up at your hotel door in Side, drives you to the exact street or building you need in Antalya, and — if you wish — waits and brings you home.
- Door to door: from your hotel lobby in Side to Kaleiçi's gate, a hospital entrance, a consulate or a mall door — no stations, no transfers.
- Your schedule: leave at 7 am for an early appointment or at 4 pm for dinner in the old town. The car moves when you do.
- Private only: we never fill seats with strangers. The vehicle is yours for the trip.
- Pay on the day: cash to the driver, no prepayment, free cancellation if plans change.
The Route: Distance and Travel Time
Side sits about 65 km east of Antalya's centre. The drive follows the D400 coastal highway past Çolaklı, Kızılağaç, Belek and Aksu before entering the city from the airport side. In normal conditions it takes 60–75 minutes — treat both figures as approximate, because summer traffic around Aksu and central Antalya can add time, especially on weekday evenings.
| Route detail | Approximate figure |
|---|---|
| Distance, Side centre to Antalya centre | ~65 km |
| Typical driving time | 60–75 minutes |
| Road | D400 coastal highway, then city roads |
| Popular drop-off points | Kaleiçi, MarkAntalya, TerraCity, hospitals, consulates, Konyaaltı |
| Vehicle options | Vito (1–6), Maybach VIP (1–6), Sprinter (up to 16) |
| Payment | Cash to the driver on the day — no prepayment |
Where exactly in Antalya do our guests go? The most common drop-offs are:
- Kaleiçi old town — the harbour, Hadrian's Gate, the bazaars and cafés. Vehicles can't enter the pedestrian core, so your driver drops you at the closest sensible gate and agrees a pickup point for later.
- City shopping — MarkAntalya in the centre, TerraCity in Lara, OzdilekPark in Konyaaltı, or Mall of Antalya and Deepo Outlet out by the airport. If shopping is the whole point of your day, see our dedicated Antalya shopping transfer and Antalya mall transfer pages — the driver takes you to the malls you choose and waits while you shop.
- Hospitals and clinics — Antalya has the region's largest private and university hospitals; a waiting driver removes all the stress from a medical appointment.
- Consulates and official errands — several countries keep consulates or visa offices in Antalya, and we deliver you to the door on time.
- Konyaaltı — the Antalya Museum, the beach promenade and the aquarium area.
Honest Pricing: How the Fare Works
We'll be straight with you: Side to Antalya city is a custom, region-to-region route, so it is not bookable at an instant online price the way our airport runs are. Here is how it works instead:
- You message us on WhatsApp (+90 536 603 75 84) with your date, hotel in Side, destination in Antalya, passenger count and whether you want a one-way trip, a return, or a driver who waits.
- We reply within minutes with a fixed, total quote for the whole vehicle — not per person, no hidden extras, no fuel or "waiting" surprises added later.
- You pay that exact amount to the driver on the day, in cash. Nothing online, nothing in advance.
For a sense of our price level, these are our real published airport tariffs for a Mercedes Vito, flat for 1–6 passengers: Antalya Airport to Side is EUR 50 and Antalya Airport to Antalya city is EUR 43. Those are airport-route prices, not the fare for this trip — but they show the honest, flat-rate bracket we work in. Compare all airport routes in our Antalya airport transfer price list.
One flat price covers the vehicle, driver, fuel, tolls and hotel-door pickup. A quote for six people in a Vito costs the same as a quote for two.
Our Vehicles
Every transfer runs in our own late-model Mercedes fleet, driven by licensed professional drivers who do this route daily.
Mercedes Vito — up to 6 passengers
The workhorse of the fleet and the right choice for most couples, families and small groups. Air-conditioned, comfortable seating, plenty of shopping-bag space, one flat price for 1–6 people.
Mercedes Maybach — VIP, up to 6 passengers
Business-class comfort for a consulate appointment, an anniversary dinner in Kaleiçi or simply travelling in style.
Mercedes Sprinter — up to 16 passengers
Large families and groups travel together in one vehicle instead of splitting into taxis — ideal for a group city day or shared shopping mission.
If your plans stretch beyond a single A-to-B trip — several stops, a flexible itinerary, a full day at your disposal — ask about our private driver service in Antalya instead, and we'll quote the day rather than the ride.
Travelling with Children
Free child and infant seats on request — the same policy as on all our routes. Tell us the ages of your children in the WhatsApp message and the correct seats will be fitted before the driver leaves for your hotel. There is no charge and no "seat rental" line on the quote. Families flying in or out can read more on our family transfers and child seats page.
A private vehicle also means you control the environment: your own air-conditioning, a stop if someone feels carsick, toys spread out without apologising to strangers. On a 60–75 minute drive with a toddler, that matters.
Day Trips, Waiting Drivers and Evening Returns
Most guests book Side to Antalya as a round trip, structured one of two ways:
- Driver waits: for shorter missions — a hospital appointment, a consulate visit, a focused three-hour shopping raid — the driver parks and waits, then brings you straight home. One quote covers everything.
- Timed return: for a full city day, we drop you in the morning and pick you up at an agreed time and place in the evening — say, Hadrian's Gate at 9 pm after dinner. No last-minute taxi hunting in an unfamiliar city.
Late evening returns are no problem; the D400 back to Side is quiet at night. Just tell us your preferred pickup time in the quote request — and if the evening runs long, a WhatsApp message to the driver adjusts it.
Staying in Antalya or Lara and heading down the coast for a day among Side's Roman ruins instead? That's exactly what our Antalya to Side transfer page covers.
Private Transfer vs Taxi vs Bus
An honest comparison, because we'd rather you choose us for the right reasons:
- Bus/dolmuş: cheapest, but slowest — hotel to bus stop, bus to the otogar, tram or taxi into the centre, and the reverse at night. Budget half a day for transport alone. Fine for solo backpackers; hard work for families.
- Street taxi: flexible, but the price is whatever the meter or the negotiation says that day, the car is whatever pulls up, and for the return leg you're negotiating again in Antalya at night. For 4–6 people you may need two taxis.
- Private transfer: a fixed quote agreed in writing before you travel, a known vehicle and driver, one flat price for the whole car, child seats fitted, and a guaranteed return ride.
How to Book — Three Steps on WhatsApp
Because Side–Antalya is a custom route, booking happens on WhatsApp rather than through the online engine (which handles airport-to-hotel routes at bookridenow.com). It takes about two minutes:
- 1. Message us: tap wa.me/905366037584 with your date, hotel in Side, destination in Antalya, passenger count (plus children's ages), and one-way / return / driver-waits.
- 2. Get your fixed quote: we reply in minutes with the total vehicle price and confirm your pickup time. No deposit, no card details.
- 3. Ride and pay on the day: the driver arrives at your hotel door and you pay cash at the end. Cancellation is free.
The same WhatsApp line handles every custom route on the coast — Side to Belek, Side to Alanya, Land of Legends evenings and full shopping days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Side from Antalya city?
About 65 km along the D400 coastal highway. The private transfer takes roughly 60–75 minutes door to door, depending on traffic around Aksu and the city centre.
How much does a private transfer from Side to Antalya cost?
It's a custom route, so we quote it individually — message WhatsApp +90 536 603 75 84 and you'll have a fixed total vehicle price within minutes, flat for the car rather than per person.
Can I book this route online?
Online instant booking covers airport-to-hotel routes only. Region-to-region trips like Side–Antalya are arranged on WhatsApp with a fixed written quote — same company, same drivers, same pay-on-the-day terms.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No. You pay the driver in cash on the day of travel. There is no prepayment and no card requirement.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. A Mercedes Vito costs the same flat price whether 1 or 6 passengers ride in it.
Can the driver wait while I'm at a hospital or consulate appointment?
Yes. Waiting service is one of the most common requests on this route. Mention it in your WhatsApp message and the quote will cover the wait and the return drive.
Can you pick me up from Antalya in the evening after dinner in Kaleiçi?
Yes. We agree a time and meeting point — Hadrian's Gate is a popular one — and the driver is there.
Are child seats really free?
Yes — child and infant seats are provided free on request. Just tell us your children's ages when you book.
Can you drop us at a specific mall like TerraCity or Mall of Antalya?
Absolutely. We drive you to whichever malls or districts you choose — TerraCity, MarkAntalya, OzdilekPark, Mall of Antalya, Deepo Outlet or the Kaleiçi bazaars — and the driver waits while you shop.
What if my plans change — can I cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free. Since you haven't paid anything in advance, a WhatsApp message is all it takes.
How many people fit in one vehicle?
Up to 6 in a Mercedes Vito or Maybach, and up to 16 in a Mercedes Sprinter. Larger groups travel together instead of splitting into taxis.
Do you also do Side hotel pickups outside the centre — Kumköy, Çolaklı, Manavgat?
Yes. Hotel-door pickup anywhere in the greater Side/Manavgat area is included.
Is a shared shuttle available on this route?
No — BookRideNow runs private vehicles only. You never share the car with strangers or wait for other passengers' hotels.
What about getting from Antalya Airport to Side when we first arrive?
That's our core airport service, bookable online instantly: Antalya Airport to Side transfer costs a flat EUR 50 for a Vito (1–6 passengers), with meet & greet and flight tracking included.
Ready for Your Antalya Day?
One message is all it takes. Send your date, hotel and plans to WhatsApp +90 536 603 75 84 and you'll have a fixed price for your private Side to Antalya transfer in minutes — pay the driver on the day, cancel free if plans change. For airport pickups, book instantly at bookridenow.com.