Introduction
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 375
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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Beirut include Emirates, MEA and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car hire from Jounieh, which is about 16 km from Beirut. You’ll find branches of Budget and NN Rent a Car, among others, in Jounieh.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Beirut include Emirates, MEA and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Beirut is to pick up a car hire from Jounieh, which is about 16 km from Beirut. You’ll find branches of Budget and NN Rent a Car, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,538 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,444 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,878 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (628 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 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 286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 709 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 99 to AED 1,774 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Warwick Palm Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 355+
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Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 334+
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WH Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 169+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 103+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 176 per day, on average, or AED 881 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.19 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 50.24 and AED 66.98. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Compact (Renault Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 176 per day, on average, or AED 881 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.19 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 50.24 and AED 66.98. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Compact (Renault Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 95/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 103/day

Economy
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