Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Beirut travel guide

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With 1.92 million inhabitants, Beirut is the most populous city in Lebanon. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Beirut in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Beirut, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Beirut

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Beirut from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car hire from Jounieh, which is about 10 miles from Beirut. You’ll find branches of NN Rent a Car and Wheego, among others, in Jounieh.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Beirut from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car hire from Jounieh, which is about 10 miles from Beirut. You’ll find branches of NN Rent a Car and Wheego, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (673 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (597 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (289 reviews)
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Where to stay in Beirut

From 5-star hotels such as the 1866 Court & Suites Hotel to great affordable options like the Hamra Urban Gardens, Beirut offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $258 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $42 to $694 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Beirut by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Beirut
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Gefinor Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$75+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$42+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $70 per day, on average, or $630 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Beirut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.26 and $27.01. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $70 per day, on average, or $630 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Beirut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.26 and $27.01. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Luxury SUV

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$436/day

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