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 4 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 MEA, Emirates 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 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 MEA, Emirates 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 Wheego, among others, in Jounieh.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,030 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,847 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (248 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 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 Charles Hotel, Beirut offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 290 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 653 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 77 to AED 1,769 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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Hotel Méditerranée Beyrouth
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 213+
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Gefinor Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 429+
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Lancaster Plaza
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 591+
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Ramada Plaza Beirut-Raouche
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 355+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 397+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 176 per day, on average, or AED 703 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.96 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 59.49 and AED 79.32. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 176 per day, on average, or AED 703 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 4.96 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 59.49 and AED 79.32. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 221/day

Passenger van
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