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 March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16036
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 16036
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 16h 50m.

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 16h 50m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,285 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,791 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,399 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (644 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (607 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 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 ₹ 7,235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 17,297 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 ₹ 2,750 to ₹ 45,666 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 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Jounieh Suites Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,879+
Hotel Méditerranée Beyrouth
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,879+
Gefinor Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,950+
Bay Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,809+
Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,786+
Bel Azur Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,396+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,137 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,549 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 135 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 ₹ 1,616 and ₹ 2,154.

Hiring a car in Beirut costs ₹ 3,137 per day, on average, or ₹ 12,549 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 135 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 ₹ 1,616 and ₹ 2,154.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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