Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Beirut has to offer.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13596
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13596
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 55m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (425 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 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 ₹ 7,582 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,992 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from ₹ 2,719 to ₹ 44,908 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Monte Cassino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,813+
Ramada by Wyndham Downtown Beirut
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,813+
Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,688+
Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,563+
Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,969+
Hollywood Inn Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,875+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,259 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,777 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 113 per litre in Beirut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,361 and ₹ 1,815. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,259 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,777 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 113 per litre in Beirut (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,361 and ₹ 1,815. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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