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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 402
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 402
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 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 8 km 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 (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,055 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,674 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,473 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,586 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (898 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,089 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (944 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 254 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 579 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 110 to AED 1,524 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 60% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 709+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 379+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 756+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 345+
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The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 129+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 114+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 124 per day, on average, or AED 621 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, 2% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.72 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 32.61 and AED 43.48. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 124 per day, on average, or AED 621 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, 2% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.72 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 32.61 and AED 43.48. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 140/day

Intermediate

Premium

5 Adults, 5 Bags

AED 435/day

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