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Lebanon

Car rental in Lebanon

Tourism in Lebanon has been something of a rollercoaster ride with a mix of very good times and not-so-good times. At the center of all things Lebanese is the city of Beirut, which retains its stylish ways and is an ideal base for American visitors looking to take a car rental vacation. Beirut International Airport offers car rental but there are also hotels that can arrange vehicles for their guests.

Travelers’ favorites

Lebanon features a good range of attractions for visitors. Among favorites are the excellent beach resorts located on the eastern shores of the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, the city of Beirut has always had a reputation of being the most sophisticated of cities and this reputation has not diminished.

The country’s historic attractions are also on the must-do list, some of which date back more than 7,000 years. In the mountains surrounding Beirut is the captivating Dier El Qamar and the ancient city of Byblos.

Best time to visit

It comes as something of a surprise to many visitors to this region that the winters are cold and there is snow about in some parts of Lebanon. This is the low season for the country, but in contrast he summer months are warm and the weather is fine and hot. Beirut enjoys temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees most of the year.

Driving in Lebanon

The minimum age for car rental patrons in Lebanon is slightly higher than many countries at 23 years old for smaller cars and 25 for the more powerful vehicles. If you’re headed over in summer compare car hire and hotel rates before setting out.