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 12 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
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 Brisbane and takes around 27h 40m.

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 Brisbane and takes around 27h 40m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,455 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,264 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (225 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (429 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (619 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 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 $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $263 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $41 to $688 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% cheaper 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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Princessa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$323+
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Monte Cassino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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Gefinor Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$86+
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Holiday Suites Hotel & Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$61+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $74 per day, on average, or $893 if you want to hire it for 12 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.21 and $28.27. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $74 per day, on average, or $893 if you want to hire it for 12 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.21 and $28.27. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$136/day

Full-size

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$226/day

Full-size SUV
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