With some awesome road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Beirut, 25 miles away, has to offer. Explore the area starting with Hamra Street, Le Mall Sin El Fil and Zaitunay Bay. Baalbek is another popular option. It’s 25 miles away and boasts a range of intriguing things to see and do. Baalbek Ruins, Al Moustafa Mosque and Temple of Bacchus are only the start.