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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 218
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

Airlines serving Beirut

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,380 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,299 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (629 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 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$ 101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 255 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Beirut

Most booked hotels in Beirut

Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 316+
Monte Cassino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 143+
Veer Luxury Boutique Hotel & Beach Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 218+
Midtown Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 70+
Coral Beach Hotel and Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+

Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay S$ 1.46 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$ 17.52 and S$ 23.35. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.46 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$ 17.52 and S$ 23.35. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Beirut

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