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.

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When to visit Beirut

Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 188
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 21h 35m.

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 21h 35m.

Airports near Beirut

Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,832 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,446 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,340 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,155 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (184 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (577 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (957 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$ 86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 216 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from S$ 38 to S$ 669 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 47% 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$ 94+
Intercontinental Hotels Phoenicia Beirut By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 324+
Monte Cassino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
voco Beirut Central District, an IHG Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 242+
Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 141+
Madisson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 67+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay S$ 0.94 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$ 11.24 and S$ 14.98. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 0.94 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$ 11.24 and S$ 14.98. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.