Beirut car rentals

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 Sixt, Avis and Europcar

On average a hire car in Beirut costs AED 209 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (AED 59/day), Europcar (AED 78/day) and Avis (AED 133/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Europcar Beirut Airport null (8 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Beirut is AED 17.64 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 212 and AED 282, depending on the car size.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car 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 rental location map to find the best rental cars 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 a rental car in Beirut costs AED 1,463 per week (AED 209 per day).

On average a rental car in Beirut costs AED 6,269 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.