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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in January
Estimated hotel price
$78
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 Perth and takes around 27h 40m.

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 Perth and takes around 27h 40m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (646 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (389 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,098 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (570 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (948 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 $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $45 to $625 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 56% 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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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$286+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$300+
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Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$138+
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Holiday Suites Hotel & Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$60+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $70 per day, on average, or $562 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.12 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 $13.37 and $17.82. 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 $562 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.12 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 $13.37 and $17.82. 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.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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