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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 4 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
$267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
$267
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

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Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,492 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (389 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,093 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (570 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 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 $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $275 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $52 to $724 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 58% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$331+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$349+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$164+
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The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$61+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$54+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $61 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $1.29 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 $15.48 and $20.64. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs $61 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay $1.29 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 $15.48 and $20.64. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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