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
₹ 13493
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13493
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 11h 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 11h 25m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,813 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (970 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,171 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,914 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (596 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (287 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 ₹ 6,916 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 16,427 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from ₹ 2,772 to ₹ 34,367 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Jounieh Suites Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,081+
Ramada Plaza Beirut-Raouche
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,869+
Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,097+
Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 3,603+
Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
₹ 2,772+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 2,307 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,229 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 2,307 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,229 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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