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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 4 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
₹ 13711
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13711
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 14h 25m.

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 14h 25m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,257 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,934 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (619 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (295 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 ₹ 7,669 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,839 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from ₹ 2,742 to ₹ 45,571 per night. Achrafieh is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Princessa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,658+
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 21,178+
Monte Cassino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,982+
Gefinor Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,360+
Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,389+
Veer Luxury Boutique Hotel & Beach Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,720+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,788 per day, on average, or ₹ 15,151 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 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 ₹ 1,407 and ₹ 1,876.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,788 per day, on average, or ₹ 15,151 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 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 ₹ 1,407 and ₹ 1,876.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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