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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Beirut to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 216
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Beirut from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Beirut, you’ll arrive at Beirut Airport (BEY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Beirut from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 15m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,449 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,021 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (444 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,974 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (631 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 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 Hamra Urban Gardens, Beirut offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 242 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from S$ 33 to S$ 617 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 311+
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Bay Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 180+
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Ramada Plaza Beirut-Raouche
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Midtown Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 69+
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Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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$ 18.75 and S$ 24.99. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.57 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$ 18.75 and S$ 24.99. The most frequently booked car type in Beirut is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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