Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Beirut travel guide

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You're Going to Love Beirut

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

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16759
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16759
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 15m.

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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 10h 15m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,301 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (647 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
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Where to stay in Beirut

From 5-star hotels such as the 1866 Court & Suites to great affordable options like the Charles Hotel, Beirut offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 7,270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,403 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from ₹ 2,756 to ₹ 45,804 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Hotel Méditerranée Beyrouth
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,653+
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Princessa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,602+
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Gefinor Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,232+
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Bay Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,928+
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Bel Azur Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,078+
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Regency Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,064+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,144 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,577 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 132 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 ₹ 1,585 and ₹ 2,113. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,144 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,577 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 132 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 ₹ 1,585 and ₹ 2,113. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Beirut

Passenger van

5 Adults, 3 Bags

₹ 5,601/day

Passenger van

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

₹ 11,869/day

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