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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Beirut to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Beirut

If you’re looking for affordable options, Feluka seafood restaurant & wine bar (Sporting Club Beach General De Gaulle Avenue) and Rossini Osteria e Caffe (Phoenicia Hotel Ground floor level) are great picks.

When to visit Beirut

Beirut in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in January
Estimated hotel price
$228
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.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,160 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,897 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,876 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,145 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (888 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (448 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (573 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (520 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (737 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 $117 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 $755 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$315+
Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$148+
Raouche Arjaan by Rotana
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$157+
Riviera Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$142+
Napoleon Hotel Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$55+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay $1.26 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 $15.01 and $20.01. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.26 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 $15.01 and $20.01. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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