Beirut travel guide
Beirut Tourism | Beirut Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Beirut in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Beirut, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Beirut
Plane
When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United States departs from Detroit and takes around 17h.
Airports near Beirut
Airlines serving Beirut
Where to stay in Beirut
From 5-star hotels such as the Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut to great affordable options like the Hamra Urban Gardens, Beirut offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from $24 to $453 per night. Al Hamra is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beirut are about 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Al Hamra - In Beirut’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Crowne Plaza Beirut, Hotel 35 Rooms and Mayflower Hotel.
Ain Al Mraiseh - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut, Warwick Palm Beach Hotel and Charles Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Ain Al Mraiseh is $54.
Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut
Most booked hotels in Beirut
Renting a car in Beirut
Renting a car in Beirut costs $28 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.
Expect to pay $2.76 per gallon in Beirut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $33.16 and $44.21. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.