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 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
₹ 13189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13189
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 8h 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 8h 25m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (923 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,116 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (185 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,900 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (576 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (960 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 ₹ 5,972 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,439 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from ₹ 2,695 to ₹ 46,894 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,882+
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,277+
Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,671+
Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,199+
WH Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,683+
The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 3,324+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 4,013 per day, on average, or ₹ 16,052 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 66 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 ₹ 787 and ₹ 1,049. 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 ₹ 4,013 per day, on average, or ₹ 16,052 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 66 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 ₹ 787 and ₹ 1,049. 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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