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

Beirut in September

Estimated hotel price

C$ 70

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 70

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 Toronto and takes around 14h 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 Toronto and takes around 14h 15m.

Airports near Beirut

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Airlines serving Beirut

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Air France

Good (1,493 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,464 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,309 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

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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$ 96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 231 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 582 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Beirut are about 61% 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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Princessa Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 98+

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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 272+

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Le Royal Hotel - Beirut

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 255+

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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut

5 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 145+

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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut

5 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 291+

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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut

5 stars

Good (7.9, Good reviews)

C$ 131+

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Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 42 per day, on average, or C$ 252 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.02 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$ 12.16 and C$ 16.21. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beirut, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 42 per day, on average, or C$ 252 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Best car rental deals in Beirut

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 39/day

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 64/day

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