Top 5 best motorcycle rentals in Side

Picture this: the ancient columns of the Temple of Apollo glowing pink at sunset while you're parked just steps away, engine still warm from an afternoon spent chasing coastal roads. That's the kind of day a scooter buys you in Side. Rather than waiting on a dolmuş or trudging the coast road in the heat, you can be at Manavgat Waterfall for a riverside tea before lunch and back in the old town in time to watch the light hit the harbor columns.

Side's old town is mostly pedestrianized, and the resort strip stretches for kilometres along the coast, so a scooter or motorcycle beats walking or hoping for a minibus. The D400 running toward Belek is flat and easy, and the inland roads to Aspendos and Köprülü Canyon are gentle enough for riders who aren't looking for a challenge — while the hairpins up to Alanya Castle are there if you want something with more bite.

Top 10 things to see in Side by motorcycle

1. Temple of Apollo, Side — the iconic seafront columns at the harbor, especially at sunset, and an easy first ride right in town.
2. Side Ancient Theatre — one of the largest Roman theatres on the Anatolian coast, a few minutes from the harbor.
3. Manavgat Waterfall — a short, flat ride inland of around 10 km, with a riverside café waiting at the end.
4. Köprülü Canyon National Park — switchbacks and pine forest on a proper mountain road, worth a full day.
5. Manavgat River promenade — a flat riverside road past tea gardens and boat traffic, good for an easy evening loop.
6. Titreyengöl — a small lagoon fringed by pine forest, a favourite sunset stop on the coastal road.
7. Aspendos Theatre — the best-preserved Roman theatre in Anatolia, 30–40 minutes inland on good country roads.
8. Belek coastal road — a relaxed cruise on the D400 past golf resorts and pine forest.
9. Kızılot Beach — a quieter stretch of coast east of Side, a natural turnaround point for beach-hopping.
10. Alanya Castle — a clifftop Seljuk fortress about 65 km west, reached by a hairpin road with panoramic Mediterranean views — a rewarding full-day trip.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Side?

Anything above moped class generally requires more than a car licence, so bring the motorcycle entitlement shown on your home licence, matched to the size of bike you want. An International Driving Permit is required alongside it. Most operators set the minimum age at 18, though larger machines can carry a higher threshold. Expect to leave a deposit, either a card hold or cash — a photocopy of your passport plus a deposit is the safer arrangement than handing over the original.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Side?

Average rental price runs roughly 600–900 TRY per day in low season, climbing to about 1100–1600 TRY per day in high season. Larger-cc or premium models can run 1500–2500 TRY or more per day.

• Cheapest months: December to February.
• Dearest months: July and August, when demand along the coast peaks.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Side?

High season runs June through August, when prices sit at their yearly peak and popular models get booked up early. Low season stretches from November to March, with the best prices but fewer shops open. If you want good weather without the crowds or the premium, May, June, September and October hit the sweet spot for riding.

Local traffic rules in Side

Turkey drives on the right. Helmets are compulsory for both rider and passenger on any motorised two-wheeler, even a 50cc scooter, and police do check. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05% for private drivers, effectively zero tolerance in practice, with roadside testing routine. Speed limits generally top out at 50 km/h in town and 90 km/h on rural roads, with motorcycles held to somewhat lower limits than cars — ride defensively, as lane discipline in resort traffic is loose and midsummer heat can make full gear tough going in the middle of the day.

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, or delivery to your chosen address.

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Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!