Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car rental from Jounieh, which is about 16 km from Beirut. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Avis, among others, in Jounieh.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car rental from Jounieh, which is about 16 km from Beirut. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Avis, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

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Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,199 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (605 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 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 $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from $30 to $480 per night. Al Hamra is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beirut are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Al Hamra - In Beirut’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Studio 44, Hotel 35 Rooms and Mayflower Hotel.

Ain Al Mraiseh - Bayview Hotel Beirut, Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut and Warwick Palm Beach Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Ain Al Mraiseh will cost you about $81 per night.

Al Hamra - In Beirut’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Studio 44, Hotel 35 Rooms and Mayflower Hotel.
Ain Al Mraiseh - Bayview Hotel Beirut, Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut and Warwick Palm Beach Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Ain Al Mraiseh will cost you about $81 per night.
Most popular hotel in Beirut by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Hamra Urban Gardens
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 914 reviews)
$50+
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Sofitel Beirut Le Gabriel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 314 reviews)
$180+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 730 reviews)
$165+
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Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 356 reviews)
$72+
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Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 347 reviews)
$54+
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Lagace Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 149 reviews)
$34+
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Renting a car in Beirut

Renting a car in Beirut costs $49 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beirut, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Beirut costs $49 per day, on average, or $246 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beirut, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Beirut

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$17/day

Mini

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$18/day

Economy
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