Mid-Range Travel Guide: Lebanon

Accommodation

$40-100 per night

Private rooms in boutique guesthouses, 3-star hotels, well-located mid-range properties with amenities

Food & Dining

$20-45 per day

Mix of local restaurants, casual dining, mezze platters, occasional upscale meal, hotel breakfast

Transportation

$15-35 per day

Combination of taxis, ride-sharing apps, occasional car rental for day trips, airport transfers

Activities

$25-60 per day

Guided tours, museum entries, wine tastings, cultural sites, spa treatments, organized day trips

Eat at local neighborhoods rather than tourist areas like Downtown Beirut - typically 40-60% cheaper for similar quality

Use shared service taxis (servis) instead of private taxis - usually 70-80% less expensive for longer routes

Stay in residential areas like Hamra or Mar Mikhael rather than beachfront locations - accommodation typically 30-50% cheaper

Shop at local markets and souks rather than malls or tourist shops - prices generally 50-70% lower

Travel during shoulder seasons (March-May, September-November) when accommodation rates drop 25-40%

Book group tours rather than private tours - typically costs 60-75% less per person

Use public transportation and walk when possible - can reduce daily transport costs by 80%

Only eating in tourist areas like Gemmayzeh or beachfront restaurants - typically 100-200% markup over local neighborhoods

Taking private taxis everywhere instead of using servis or public transport - can triple your transportation costs

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak season - prices typically 50-100% higher than advance bookings

Exchanging money at airports or hotels rather than official exchange houses - usually 5-15% worse rates