Car rental in
Beirut

You will find an extensive fleet of available vehicles on our website, many of them no more than three months old. All our rental cars include 150 free kilometres mileage, so you don't have to worry about getting lost in the Beirut area. You can book our vehicles for a day or longer. You'll be impressed by our spacious, air conditioned rental cars and can opt for a Kia Sorento SUV to seat up to seven passengers, if required.

If you're hiring a vehicle from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport you'll find it's quite easy to travel into downtown Beirut. You'll be met in arrivals by one of our representatives who will hand over the keys and rental agreement to you, then it's just a case of sitting back in your comfortable rental and making the short journey into the Beirut Central District. The easiest road to take is Route 51M and this takes you all the way into central Beirut. Driving around central Beirut can be a little confusing, that's why we recommend you take the GPS navigation option when you book your vehicle.

Once you've collected your affordable rental you'll be ready to start exploring the area around Beirut, you'll find that Route 51M goes straight up the coast to Tripoli, passing through Jounieh and Byblos, and making an ideal weekend getaway road trip.

Parking can be difficult in Beirut, if you know you will be driving in the city centre a good deal then consider renting a smaller vehicle so you can take advantage of the smallest parking spaces. Also get used to using your horn more while driving in Lebanon. It's a good idea to give a toot on the horn any time you overtake another vehicle, as this alerts them to your presence.

There aren't many major routes or roads in Beirut, so be prepared to spend a lot of driving time gridlocked as the roads do get extremely congested.

Beirut is renowned for its lively nightlife and is a popular tourist destination, so finding a parking space early in the evening is always a good idea if you're on a night out in the capital city.

Tripoli is just over 80 kilometres away from Beirut and well worth a visit. It's the second largest city in the Lebanon and overlooks the eastern Mediterranean sea. The city is home to a large crusader fortress, the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles and historical monuments dating back to the Mamluk era and the Ottoman Empire. Palm Islands are a wonderful place to visit. They are located just offshore and offer a protected area for loggerhead turtles, monk seals and migrating birds.

• From Beirut city centre the distance to Tripoli is about 80 kilometres and the journey will take just under two hours to complete via Route 51M, the Coastal Highway.

The drive to Tripoli takes you through Jounieh which is well known for its seaside resorts and throbbing nightlife. You might want to stop over in Jounieh for the night and visit some of the popular tourist attractions, like the old stone souk, or the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, which is located in the mountains at Harissa. Paragliding is a popular sport in the locality, with a variety of outdoor activity sites available to visit in the locality.

• Jounieh is situated 20 kilometres away from Beirut centre and the journey will take just over 45 minutes.

Beirut is the fashion capital of the Middle East and most of its trade fairs take place in the city centre. Beirut Central District is the traditional focus for finance, business, leisure and culture. The District is situated on the northern side of the city's coastline and includes the area around Beirut Sea Port. The Beirut Central District is home to the Lebanese Parliament, the Beirut Stock Exchange and the United Nations and UNESCO regional offices.