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 April
Estimated hotel price
AED 399
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 399
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 MEA, Emirates and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 15m.

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 MEA, Emirates and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 15m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,165 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (593 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (286 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 257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 635 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 88 to AED 1,768 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 5% 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 415+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 830+
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The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 136+
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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 163 per day, on average, or AED 817 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 3.35 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 40.11 and AED 53.47. 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 Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 163 per day, on average, or AED 817 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 24% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 3.35 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 40.11 and AED 53.47. 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 Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 116/day

Economy

Premium

5 Adults, 5 Bags

AED 415/day

Premium
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