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 25m.

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 Wheego, 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 25m.

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 Wheego, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,049 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,959 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,507 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,033 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (636 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Beirut

From 5-star hotels such as the 1866 Court & Suites 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 672 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 96 to AED 1,770 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 6% 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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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 857+
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Ramada Plaza Beirut-Raouche
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 316+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 392+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 569+
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Raouché Arjaan by Rotana
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 340+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 106+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 177 per day, on average, or AED 886 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 55.09 and AED 73.45. 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 Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 177 per day, on average, or AED 886 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 55.09 and AED 73.45. 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 Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 100/day

Economy

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 419/day

Full-size SUV
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