Beirut car rentals from $20/day

Beirut features mainly large, four-lane highways that suit a wide range of vehicle sizes. As the city is quite hilly, renting an intermediate or standard car would be ideal for all types of roads and driving conditions. If you want to take a trip out to the coast or mountains you should opt for a spacious, comfortable SUV.

The speed limits in Beirut are 31 mph in urban areas and the city center, while the limit is 62 mph on major highways and rural roads. When you are driving along Beirut’s roads, you must look out for mobile speed traps manned by the police -- it’s best to stick to the speed limit to play it safe.

Generally, Lebanese drivers tend to park anywhere, with double parking being very common. However, it’s best to park in managed parking lots with attendants. Within Beirut you will find multi-story and off-street parking lots as well valet parking at most hotels and restaurants. On-street parking usually has a maximum duration of 2 hours. A great place to park is on the Martyrs' square, under Beirut Souks. Hamra Street and the surrounding area also has many parking options.

On average a rental car in Beirut costs $39 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Beirut found in the last 2 weeks is $24.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Beirut. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Beirut airport include City Car, Budget, Advanced Car Rental, Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Wheego and Ace.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Beirut airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Hertz, Avis, and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Beirut costs $31 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Beirut costs $27 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Beirut costs $27 per day, on average.

In Beirut, cars are most frequently rented at City Car El Qalaa, Beirut (2 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Beirut offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Beirut, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Beirut.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Beirut so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

In Beirut, you can rent a car only if you’re between 23 and 75 years of age. Beirut car rentals impose a surcharge on drivers under 25.

When driving in Beirut, you should take note of motorcyclists. This is because there are thousands in the city you’ll need to share the road with. You should also avoid driving on mountain roads, as they tend to be narrow and have potholes.