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LebanonLebanon, New Hampshire
Half a day or one night if you need a bed near Dartmouth College or the airport; otherwise skip — Hanover has more to see.
Lebanon is a small city in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire, best known as the home of Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) and as a practical base for visiting Dartmouth College in Hanover, the Appalachian Trail, and the Connecticut River. Its own sights are limited: a historic downtown, the Lebanon Opera House, and a few parks. Most travellers use it for a night or a meal between flights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow), Dec (holiday crowds)
- Airport
- LEB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lebanon911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (emergency room)+1 603-650-5000
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lebanon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 603-650-5000 Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (emergency room)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLEB Lebanon Municipal Airport (Cape Air from Boston and White Plains; free Advance Transit bus to downtown and Hanover).
- Getting aroundAdvance Transit buses are free and cover Lebanon, West Lebanon, Hanover, White River Junction and more.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealMain course at Yama (Korean/Japanese)$13
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast (pancakes, eggs)$8–12
- BeerBeer at a bar$5–7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from LEB to downtowncheck$15–20
- Budget bedMotel room (West Lebanon), a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedMotel room (West Lebanon), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel room (West Lebanon), a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LEB Lebanon Municipal Airport (Cape Air from Boston and White Plains; free Advance Transit bus to downtown and Hanover)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lebanon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
10 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
9 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Advance Transit buses are free and cover Lebanon, West Lebanon, Hanover, White River Junction and more. A car is useful for reaching trailheads and the airport. Taxis and ride-share available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min
Advance Transit bus (free, 15 min) or drive (5 min)
Dartmouth College campus, Hood Museum, and Main Street shops.
Door to door: 30 min
Drive via I-89 S, about 25 min
Lake Sunapee, hiking, and the New London Barn Playhouse.
Door to door: 20 min
Drive via NH-12A S, about 15 min
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park and the Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge.
Wentworth, NH
goDoor to door: 25 min
Drive via NH-25 E, about 20 min
Small town with the Wentworth Golf Club and hiking trails.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Lebanon
Walkable to restaurants and the opera house; limited hotel options.
West Lebanon
More motels and chain hotels along Route 12A; car needed.
Hanover (5 min drive)
Wider choice of inns and B&Bs; walkable to Dartmouth.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel room (West Lebanon)1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Cape Air LEB–BOS one way2 × US$150 · check | US$300 |
| Free Advance Transit bus2 × US$0 | US$0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$66 |
| Trip total≈ US$363 per person per day, bed included | US$726 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner breakfast (pancakes, eggs) | $8–12 |
| Main course at Yama (Korean/Japanese) | $13 |
| Beer at a bar | $5–7 |
| Taxi from LEB to downtowncheck | $15–20 |
| Gas (per gallon)2026 estimate | $3.50–4.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter driving: snow and ice on I-89 and local roads from November to March.
- Advance Transit buses stop running around 7–8 PM; check the schedule.
- Lebanon Municipal Airport has limited services: no rental cars on site (check nearby options).
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (emergency room)
- +1 603-650-5000
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center ER+1 603-650-5000
Embassy
No consulate in Lebanon. The nearest US passport services are in Boston or Manchester, NH. Most foreign embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LEB → downtown Lebanon: free Advance Transit bus, 10 min (check schedule)
- LEB → Hanover: free Advance Transit bus, 20 min (check schedule)
- Taxi LEB → downtown: $15–20 (check)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
Advance Transit buses are free; no cash needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lebanon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, snow), Dec (holiday crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Lebanon Opera House, Colburn Park, and the airport with verified hours.
- Eat pages for Yama and Shyrl's Diner with last-order times.
- Advance Transit route and schedule page with real-time tracker.
Sources
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