Beirut travel guide
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You're Going to Love Beirut
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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.
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
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.
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 The shortest flight to Beirut from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 20m.
Airports near Beirut
Airlines serving Beirut
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 C$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 223 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from C$ 28 to C$ 630 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beirut are about 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut
Most booked hotels in Beirut
Renting a car in Beirut
Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 360 if you want to rent it for 8 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Beirut.
Expect to pay C$ 1.05 per litre in Beirut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 12.52 and C$ 16.69. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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