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Beirut, Lebanon
How to travel around Beirut — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.
Shared cars on loose routes, hailed and shouted at. The cheapest way around.
App booking with the fare fixed, which matters more than usual given exchange-rate volatility.
The way to reach Baalbek, Byblos and the Chouf, though Beirut traffic is punishing.
Cheap coastal minibuses from Charles Helou and Dora.
Steep stairways and short distances; the most walkable part of the city.
Agreeing the fare in an app before you travel removes the argument at the end of the journey, which is where most transport scams happen. Links go to each app's official page — lookalike apps are themselves a scam.
Ride-hailing with the fare agreed in-app, useful given rate volatility.
