Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Beirut

If you’re looking for affordable options, Feluka seafood restaurant & wine bar (Sporting Club Beach General De Gaulle Avenue) and Rossini Osteria e Caffe (Phoenicia Hotel Ground floor level) are great picks.

When to visit Beirut

Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 407
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 407
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 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, MEA and Emirates. 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 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, MEA and Emirates. 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 (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (877 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (374 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (173 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,869 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (635 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (523 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 321 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 597 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 110 to AED 1,664 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 54% 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, Excellent reviews)
AED 723+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 412+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 771+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 312+
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The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 121+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 118+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 595 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.69 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 32.18 and AED 42.90. 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 (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 595 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.69 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 32.18 and AED 42.90. 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 (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 174/day

Intermediate
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