Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Beirut

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sydney’s Beirut (Le Vendome Hotel Minet El Hosn) and The Pool House (Damascus road - Badaro district) are great picks.

When to visit Beirut

Beirut in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Beirut from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Beirut from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 50m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,891 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,671 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,091 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (540 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (479 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 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 $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $29 to $792 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 11% 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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Princessa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$475+
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Raouche Arjaan by Rotana
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Riviera Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$233+
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Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $81 per day, on average, or $730 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.18 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 $14.06 and $18.75. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $81 per day, on average, or $730 if you want to hire it for 9 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.18 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 $14.06 and $18.75. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Economy

Passenger van

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$93/day

Passenger van
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