Major city · Lebanon
Jounieh
Spend 1–2 days in Jounieh for seaside dining, casino, and quick trips to Beirut or Byblos; a half‑day is enough if you only want the bay.
Jounieh is a coastal town 16 km north of Beirut with a lively waterfront, casino, and easy access to nearby attractions. Its compact centre is walkable, but a car or shared‑service vehicle helps reach the outskirts and surrounding towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LBP
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check)
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, traffic) (check)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Jounieh112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jounieh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.Lebanon-wide
- SafetyJounieh is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic and keep valuables secure in crowded night venues.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 140 Red Cross ambulance · 175 Civil defence (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBEY Rafic Hariri International Airport (Taxi to Jounieh about 25,000 LL).
- Getting aroundPublic transport is limited; use the red‑plate “service” car‑share (P plates) or hire a taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomLBP 30,000
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomLBP 50,000
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomLBP 80,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LBP 25,000 · Mid LBP 40,000 · High LBP 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. 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
- BEY Rafic Hariri International Airport (Taxi to Jounieh about 25,000 LL)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jounieh: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 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
Public transport is limited; use the red‑plate “service” car‑share (P plates) or hire a taxi. Walking is easy in the bay area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Beirut
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus #6 or taxi, about 20–45 min depending on traffic
Capital city attractions within a half‑day.
Byblos (Jbeil)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Continue on bus #6 northward, about 15 min beyond Jounieh
Historic port and souks, good for a morning visit.
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.
Bel Azur Hotel
Sea‑front, good for short stays
Reston Hotel
Central, close to old souks
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
- 25,000–40,000 LL excl. bed
- Mid
- 40,000–60,000 LL excl. bed
- High
- 60,000+ LL excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × LBP 50,000 | LBP 50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × LBP 40,000 | LBP 40,000 |
| Bus #6 fare Jounieh–Beirut1 × LBP 2,500 · check | LBP 2,500 |
| Taxi from airport to Jounieh1 × LBP 25,000 · check | LBP 25,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LBP 11,800 |
| Trip total≈ LBP 129,300 per person per day, bed included | LBP 129,300 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can double bus travel time (20–45 min) especially rush hour.
- Service cars are informal; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
US consulate in Beirut; other embassies in Beirut.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus #6 Jounieh–Beirut: ≈2,500 LL, 20–45 min (check)
- Taxi airport → Jounieh: ≈25,000 LL, 30 min
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the bathroom? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
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 Jounieh. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct (check) · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, traffic) (check)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑share ticket for flexible moves within Jounieh.
- Combine a night at Bel Azur with a casino visit.
Sources
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