Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 68
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 The shortest flight to Beirut from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

Plane

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 Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,501 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,687 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,144 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (405 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (656 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (586 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (571 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 C$ 94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 236 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from C$ 36 to C$ 656 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beirut are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Beirut by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Princessa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Royal Tulip Achrafieh
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Midtown Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Renting a car in Beirut

Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 457 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay C$ 0.93 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$ 11.15 and C$ 14.87. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 457 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Beirut.

Expect to pay C$ 0.93 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$ 11.15 and C$ 14.87. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Beirut

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