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How to get there
Where to stay
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Beirut travel guide

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

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 192
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 15h 15m.

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 15h 15m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,096 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,601 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,267 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,465 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,267 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (430 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (622 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 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$ 104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 238 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from S$ 38 to S$ 625 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

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Princessa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 107+
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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 310+
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Monte Cassino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 126+
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Hotel Cavalier
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 78+
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Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 135+
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WH Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 58+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 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$ 18.49 and S$ 24.65. 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 (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.55 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$ 18.49 and S$ 24.65. 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 (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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