Driving information Lebanon

General Information

Lebanon is an exotic country in the Middle East. Book a car hire in Lebanon and drive along the Mediterranean coast. The quality of the roads varies and there are two major motorways along the coast.

Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 23 years old (age can vary by car category) and have held your driver's license for at least 2 years. An international driver's license in mandatory.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Lebanon are:

• Town and city: 50 km/h
• Motorways: 100 km/h

Traffic restrictions
In Lebanon you drive on the right side of the road. Always remember to take it extremely easy and avoid driving in the city centre. The roads can be of low quality and are often poorly maintained. The locals are also not famous for safe driving. Speed cameras are being installed lately.

Petrol
It is easy to find a petrol station. Fuel is quite expensive in Lebanon.

Tolls
There are no road tolls in Lebanon.

Parking
In Beirut you can park in car parks. On-street parking is normally only allowed for about 2 hours.

Insurance Information

General Information
Car rental insurance varies widely, so please study the information below prior to making your booking. Regulations of the country where you rent the car will be in effect for the duration of your rental.

All our car hire rates include Collision Damage coverage and Theft Protection for the vehicle. Rental limits potential vehicle damage or loss liability to an excess, which is stated on your voucher. If you plan to take advantage of coverage offered by your credit card, please contact your card issuer directly for details. Specific insurance information for your reservation will be printed on your confirmation voucher.

Rental Restrictions

General Information
With a rental car in Lebanon you may not take your car abroad or on any ferry. Domestic and international one-way rentals are not allowed.