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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

Beirut in September

Estimated hotel price

C$ 69

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 69

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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When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Beirut from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 15m.

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When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Beirut from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 13h 15m.

Airports near Beirut

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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 C$ 109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 250 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 515 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beirut are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Beirut by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

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Hotel Cavalier

4 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 75+

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Holiday Suites Hotel & Beach Resort

3 stars

Good (7.2, Good reviews)

C$ 50+

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Mayflower Hotel

4 stars

Good (7, Good reviews)

C$ 54+

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Hotel Napoleon Beirut

4 stars

Good (6.4, Good reviews)

C$ 42+

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Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 534 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 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$ 16.94 and C$ 22.59. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 76 per day, on average, or C$ 534 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Beirut.

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