Beirut car rentals
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Beirut car rental information
| Pick-up location | Beirut |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Mini, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 32 |
| Airport locations | 11 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, City Car, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Beirut
| AED 16/day | Economy |
| AED 23/day | Compact |
| AED 27/day | Intermediate |
| AED 39/day | Standard |
| AED 70/day | Full-size SUV |
| AED 14/day | Mini |
| AED 72/day | Premium |
| AED 80/day | Luxury |
| AED 80/day | Convertible |
| AED 78/day | Premium SUV |
| AED 39/day | Intermediate SUV |
| AED 50/day | Standard SUV |
| AED 103/day | Luxury SUV |
Car hire excess insurance in Beirut
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Collision damage waiver and theft protection are insurance options that cover renters from paying high penalty fees if the car is stolen or returned damaged. Some Beirut car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the rental price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when renting a car in in Beirut.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire excess insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your rental. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Beirut car rental.
Beirut car hire reviews and directory
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Car rental locations in or near Beirut
Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | AED 209/day |
Good deal | AED 161/day |
When to book a rental car in Beirut
Top tips for hiring a car in Beirut
- As a visitor to this small Lebanese city, rent a car rather than relying on the slow and crowded public buses. With the Mediterranean on one side and the mountains on the other, you can enjoy the freedom of exploring Beirut’s sights by car. Drive north in your hire car to discover Jbeil, one of Lebanon’s oldest districts.
- Excited to rent a car on your Beirut vacation? If you fly into Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport, you will find only one terminal with four floors. The car hire desks are located on level one of the arrivals hall. There is also a Meet & Greet Service in the arrivals hall for car hire companies located off-site.
- As a first-time driver in Beirut, you must remember to drive on the right side of the road and pass on the left. It’s acceptable to use your horn to alert other drivers and pedestrians when you’re passing. Driving around Beirut can be a bit of a challenge due to the lack of street names, and there is also limited lighting on some roads.
- Beirut’s main rush hour is between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. If you drive along Corniche el Mazraa you can expect heavy traffic, especially in the morning, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, as well as in the afternoon, around 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. It’s best to completely avoid driving into the city on a Sunday evening. If you plan on driving to the mountains, avoid traveling on a Friday evening or a Saturday morning.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Beirut for AED 161 or less
- Book your rental car in Beirut at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Beirut are around 10% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Mini rental cars in Beirut are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Beirut
Some car rental companies in Beirut which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Europcar and Budget
On average a hire car in Beirut costs AED 209 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (AED 85/day), Avis (AED 99/day) and City Car (AED 182/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Avis Ashrafieh Street (Facing Spinneys) null (1 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Beirut is AED 33.60 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 403 and AED 538, depending on the car size.
Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Beirut.
Car hire companies onsite at Beirut airport include Sixt, City Car, Avis, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget and Hertz.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Beirut airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Budget and Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car rental in Beirut costs AED 140 per day, on average.
A Economy car rental in Beirut costs AED 188 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Beirut costs AED 180 per day, on average.
In Beirut, cars are most frequently hired at City Car Beirut International Airport (8 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Beirut costs AED 1,463 per week (AED 209 per day).
On average a car hire in Beirut costs AED 6,268 per month (AED 209 per day).
Beirut features mainly large, four-lane highways that suit a wide range of vehicle sizes. As the city is quite hilly, renting an intermediate or standard car would be ideal for all types of roads and driving conditions. If you want to take a trip out to the coast or mountains you should opt for a spacious, comfortable SUV.
The speed limits in Beirut are 31 mph in urban areas and the city center, while the limit is 62 mph on major highways and rural roads. When you are driving along Beirut’s roads, you must look out for mobile speed traps manned by the police -- it’s best to stick to the speed limit to play it safe.
When it comes to filling up your hire car in Beirut, expect to pay more. Petrolis over 30% more expensive to buy in Lebanon, than in the USA. In Lebanon, the average petrol price is 1285 ل.ل. per liter compared to the higher price of 1740 ل.ل. in Beirut. With the flexibility and comfort that a hire car can provide, however, it is certainly worth it.
Generally, Lebanese drivers tend to park anywhere, with double parking being very common. However, it’s best to park in managed parking lots with attendants. Within Beirut you will find multi-story and off-street parking lots as well valet parking at most hotels and restaurants. On-street parking usually has a maximum duration of 2 hours. A great place to park is on the Martyrs' square, under Beirut Souks. Hamra Street and the surrounding area also has many parking options.