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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 November
Estimated hotel price
RM 624
1 night at 3-star hotel
Beirut in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 624
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 55m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 21h 55m.

Airports near Beirut

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Airlines serving Beirut

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,517 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,102 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (571 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 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 RM 275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 679 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Beirut, with prices from RM 123 to RM 1,705 per night. Al Hamra is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Beirut are about 57% 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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Mövenpick Hotel Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 787+
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Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel, Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 427+
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Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 825+
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Riviera Hotel and Beach Lounge, Beirut
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 366+
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The Mayflower Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 145+
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Hotel Napoleon Beirut
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
RM 123+
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Hiring a car in Beirut

Expect to pay RM 3.04 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 RM 36.47 and RM 48.63. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 3.04 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 RM 36.47 and RM 48.63. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Beirut, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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