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, Sydney’s Beirut (Le Vendome Hotel Minet El Hosn) and The Pool House (Damascus road - Badaro district) are great picks.

When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 290
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 Emirates, flydubai and MEA. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 30m.

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 Emirates, flydubai and MEA. The shortest flight to Beirut from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 30m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,064 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,286 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (771 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (513 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (462 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 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 341 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 574 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from AED 73 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 34% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 417+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 806+
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Riviera Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 294+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 121+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 154 per day, on average, or AED 768 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.65 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 31.74 and AED 42.31. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 154 per day, on average, or AED 768 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay AED 2.65 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 31.74 and AED 42.31. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

Avis

Avis

Hertz

Hertz
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