Getting around

Beirut and Lebanon offer several ways to move around the city and between regions. Conditions, traffic and access can change. Combine local advice with current travel guidance for the areas you plan to visit.

In Beirut

Within Beirut, travellers commonly use taxis, private drivers and walking in denser neighbourhoods. Journey times depend heavily on traffic. Confirm fares before longer city trips when a meter is not used.

Between cities

Intercity options include private transfers, rental cars and other services that may be available seasonally. Shared transport options exist in some corridors but schedules and quality vary — verify before depending on them for flights or tight connections.

Road travel

Mountain and regional roads can be affected by weather, congestion and security-related restrictions. Check current conditions before night driving or remote routes. Do not treat outdated blog itineraries as proof that a road is open.