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 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Beirut from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 05m.

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 20h 05m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,193 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (423 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (602 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 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$ 111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 234 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Beirut, with prices from C$ 38 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 13% 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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Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Beirut
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 70+
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Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 70+
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Holiday Suites Hotel & Beach Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 55+
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Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 60+
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Renting a car in Beirut

Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 415 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, 39% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.88 and C$ 26.51. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Beirut costs C$ 59 per day, on average, or C$ 415 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, 39% more expensive than at Beirut.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.88 and C$ 26.51. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Beirut

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