Beirut travel guide
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You're Going to Love Beirut
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 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.
When to visit Beirut
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.
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 Sydney and takes around 20h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car hire from Jounieh, which is about 16 km from Beirut. You’ll find branches of NN Rent a Car and Wheego, among others, in Jounieh.
Airports near Beirut
Airlines serving Beirut
Where to stay in Beirut
From 5-star hotels such as the 1866 Court & Suites to great affordable options like the Hamra Urban Gardens, Beirut offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $257 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $40 to $692 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut
Most booked hotels in Beirut
Hiring a car in Beirut
Hiring a car in Beirut costs $68 per day, on average, or $749 if you want to hire it for 11 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Beirut.
Expect to pay $2.07 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 $24.81 and $33.08. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.