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When to visit
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$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 187
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 32h 20m.

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 32h 20m.

Airports near Beirut

BEYBeirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (381 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (639 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (525 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$ 85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 215 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from S$ 39 to S$ 542 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 56% 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 93+
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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 257+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 151+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 273+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 116+
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Bel Azur Hotel - Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 94+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay S$ 0.93 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$ 11.12 and S$ 14.83. 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 Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 0.93 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$ 11.12 and S$ 14.83. 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 Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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