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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 424
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 424
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 MEA, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 15m.

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 NN Rent a Car and Budget, 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 MEA, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 15m.

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 NN Rent a Car and Budget, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

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Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,351 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 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 AED 296 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 628 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 106 to AED 1,766 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 12% 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 753+
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The Parisian Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 202+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 643+
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Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 191+
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Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 162+
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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 204 per day, on average, or AED 1,022 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.45 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 53.32 and AED 71.10. 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 204 per day, on average, or AED 1,022 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.45 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 53.32 and AED 71.10. 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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