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 6 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, Sydney’s Beirut (Le Vendome Hotel Minet El Hosn) and The Pool House (Damascus road - Badaro district) are great picks.

When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 290
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 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Beirut include Emirates, flydubai and MEA. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Beirut include Emirates, flydubai and MEA. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 30m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (538 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (481 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 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 AED 369 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 702 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 72 to AED 1,664 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 17% 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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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 450+
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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 811+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 870+
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Raouche Arjaan by Rotana
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 382+
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Riviera Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 483+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 121+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 248 per day, on average, or AED 1,489 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.83 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 AED 33.94 and AED 45.25. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 248 per day, on average, or AED 1,489 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.83 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 AED 33.94 and AED 45.25. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 114/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 357/day

Full-size
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