Introduction
Where to eat
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
$235
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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,337 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,147 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,116 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (556 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (511 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 $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from $42 to $758 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 28% 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)
$314+
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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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$347+
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Riviera Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$139+
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The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$57+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$53+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay $1.24 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 $14.87 and $19.82. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.24 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 $14.87 and $19.82. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Jeep Wrangler or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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