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 11 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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 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 16 km 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 8 km 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 16 km from Beirut. You’ll find branches of NN Rent a Car and Wheego, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (614 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 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 $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $40 to $671 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 8% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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The Parisian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$77+
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The Grand Meshmosh Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$89+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$248+
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Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$83+
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Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $72 per day, on average, or $796 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, 25% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.82 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 $21.77 and $29.03. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $72 per day, on average, or $796 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, 25% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay $1.82 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 $21.77 and $29.03. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

Economy

Luxury

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$134/day

Luxury
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