Travel to Lebanon

- To our friends and family coming from abroad -

We are so happy that you chose to make the trip to join us on the 4th of July.

This section is put together to make your trip planning easier and give you some tips and tricks around Lebanon.

We cannot wait to welcome you in our home, share a piece of our culture with you and show you around the beautiful cities of Lebanon.

In case this leaves you with any more questions, you can reach out to us and we would be happy to help.

We hope to see you soon!

- Aya and Rudy -

 Travel - Accommodation - Transportation - Currency

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 Travel - Accommodation - Transportation - Currency *

  • Passport and Visa

    Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months.

    Entry is prohibited for those with Israeli stamps or visas in their passport.

  • Flights

    Fly into Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), the main gateway to Lebanon.

    Middle East, Air Canada, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Aegean Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and more, all offer daily flight options to Beirut.

  • Currency & Exchange

    We recommend bringing enough USD cash with you for the duration of your stay. While international credit cards are accepted in Lebanon, it is not common and often subject to fees.

  • Transportation

    Uber is available in Lebanon. Otherwise, you can contact these taxi companies:

    - Allo Taxi | +961 1 517070 (app available)

    - White Taxi |+961 1 513593

    - Charlie Taxi | +961 1 285710

  • Languages Spoken

    Most Lebanese are fluent in English, French and Arabic.

    If you find yourself in a bind, all you have to do is call your personal translators, US!

  • Sim Cards

    Available at the airport or at the phone shops. We recommend purchasing an e-sim from Airalo to get by until you can get a sim card (e-sim options are limited and expensive, whereas sim cards are widely accessible and very affordable).

Accomodation

Accomodation

Airbnb and Rentals

Vacation rentals or Airbnbs are often better located, more affordable, and offer a more authentic local experience than hotels, putting you in the heart of Beirut's vibrant culture.

Consider booking your stay in one of the following neighborhoods: Achrafieh, Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael, Badaro, or Monot.

VACATION RENTALS / AIRBNB

We suggest checking these local vacation rental platforms first, as they tend to to offer similar properties to those on Airbnb at a better price:

- Local Host

- Cheez Hospitality

Beirut Hotels

Batroun Hotels