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With 1.92 million inhabitants, Beirut is the most populous city in Lebanon.

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Where to Eat in Beirut

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sydney’s Beirut (Le Vendome Hotel Minet El Hosn) and The Pool House (Damascus road - Badaro district) are great picks.

When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 196
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 45m.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 45m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (878 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (374 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (173 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (635 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (570 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (523 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 S$ 112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from S$ 39 to S$ 588 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 38% 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 91+
Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 258+
Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 277+
Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 114+
Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 92+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay S$ 0.95 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 S$ 11.38 and S$ 15.18. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 0.95 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 S$ 11.38 and S$ 15.18. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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