Car rental at the Beirut Airport

Discover Lebanon - Beirut Airport Car Hire

Use the online price comparison and find the best deal on each car hire at Beirut Airport. Travel independently and flexibly with car hire from Beirut Airport and discover the beauty of the country. By booking online you can secure the cheapest offer on the comparison portal and enjoy a perfect holiday.

Touring Beirut and surroundings by hired car in spring

In spring in Beirut the temperatures are not too high yet, so you can easily hire a car and explore the surroundings with it. Discover the following places and experience the Lebanese culture on your own.

Jounieh is located only about 80 kilometers north of Beirut. Perfect for a day trip by hired car. Normally, the city can be reached within just 45 minutes. Unfortunately, however, there are often traffic jams on the route between Beirut and Jounieh. During your car hire tour in Lebanon, do not miss the Jounieh Teleferique. It is one of the most visited cable cars in the world. A spectacular view awaits from the top. Near Jounieh is also the Jeita Grotto. Since the distance is not far, this can be easily combined into a day trip by hired car.

Jounieh cable car

Port of Byblos

The small city is one of the oldest populated places on Earth and was already an important port city in the 3rd millennium BC. It can be explored after only 1.5 hours from Beirut many small nice little streets and restaurants. A really charming flair, if you ever want to escape from the big city with the hired car.

Around Beirut BEY airport

The main terminal includes most of the duty-free stores, some other stores, a restaurant and the lounges. The main terminal has four levels, including the first floor, which contains the arrivals area, as well as a duty-free store for arriving passengers next to baggage claim. The public area of the main terminal has the usual waiting areas, various cafes and restaurant. Level 2 has the departure area, security checkpoint and check-in. On level 3 you will find the lounges of the individual airlines. In addition, there are prayer rooms here as well as a restaurant with a beautiful view of the runway. Level 4 is not open to the public or passengers and primarily houses the airport offices.

The terminal at Beirut Airport consists of two buildings, the east and west wings, connected by the main terminal, forming a U-shaped building. The modern terminal consists of 23 gates, 21 of which have direct access to the aircraft. Smoking is prohibited in almost all areas within the terminal, with a few exceptions.

The right car hire for you at Beirut Airport

The following car hire companies are among those you will find at Beirut Airport:

• Dealers
• Hertz
• Avis
• Budget
• National
• City Car
• Europcar

Airport services and facilities

The airport has all the typical facilities for travelers, including duty-free stores, cafes, restaurants, banks, post office, prayer rooms and a tourist information center. There is Wi-Fi throughout the airport, which is free for the first 30 minutes of use. The airport has three lounges for premium passengers, all located on the mezzanine level of the main terminal, above the duty-free area, in the departures area. There is also a café in the east and west wings of the departures area, just after passing through customs. Additional restaurants and cafes are scheduled to open in the near future. The recently revamped duty-free area features a large retail area, including two stores in the arrivals area. All passenger purchases are exempt from the usual taxes and offer a good price and savings compared to the domestic price.

Transportation to and from Beirut Airport BEY

A cab service is available at the airport. certified cabs wait next to the terminal at the exit of the arrivals area and are recognizable by the airport logo on the side. Since these cabs are regulated by the airport operator, they have a uniform and official fare. Regular cabs are also available, but their fare is subject to negotiation.

Your arrival at Beirut Airport and Lebanon

Visitors to Lebanon must have a valid passport and a Lebanese visa. Visas are provided by Lebanese diplomatic missions abroad. Tourists from the U.S., European and some Arab countries can obtain visas on arrival at the airport or a Lebanese border.
Inspection of baggage is quick and efficient. All personal items usually carried are exempt from customs.
Most major cities worldwide are connected to Beirut by air routes. Beirut International Airport BEY is located in Khaldeh and is only 7 km from Beirut. The airport is used by many international airlines as well as the national carrier Middle East Airlines. In addition, several shipping lines connect the ports of Beirut, Jounieh and Tripoli with the rest of the world.

Climate table of Beirut

A climate table usually makes it easier to decide when to take a trip to a particular country. Of course, it is worthwhile to book a hired car at any time of the year, as it always provided advantages, but nevertheless, we have prepared a climate table of Beirut to make your decision easier.