Because of its small size and dense population, Lebanon feels sort of like one giant city. It is packed full of interesting ruins to see, has tasty food, and friendly people. Unlike its Middle Eastern neighbors, Lebanon has no desert; however, it does have an impressive coastline. Beirut, its capital, is the perfect city to base yourself in. No place is more than 1-3 hours drive away from Beirut, so you can stay in the capital and do day trips from there.
Budget (2015): Expect to pay at least $15-20 per night for a dormitory bed. Some places offer free breakfast, so take advantage of that if you can. If you stay away from nice restaurants, you can easily eat for under $10 per day. Because of the country's size, transportation is quite cheap. Minibuses (the common method of intercity travel) are usually no more than $1.50 for a one way trip. Use shared (service) taxis if you need to move around within a city, as they are cheaper than regular taxis. If you go to Lebanon with a budget mindset, you can manage on $35 per day. However, if you want to go even a small step up in luxury (lots of beer, clubs, private rooms, etc), it can be a very expensive country.
Note: Israeli passports holders are not permitted to enter Lebanon. If you have a second passport (from another country) it should be no problem. Also, if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport, or any other indication that you have traveled to or will travel to Israel, you'll be denied entry. If possible, go there before you enter Israel. If you already have an Israeli stamp, you will need to get a new passport. Although Israel doesn't stamp passports at the airport, they do stamp at land border crossings.
Budget (2015): Expect to pay at least $15-20 per night for a dormitory bed. Some places offer free breakfast, so take advantage of that if you can. If you stay away from nice restaurants, you can easily eat for under $10 per day. Because of the country's size, transportation is quite cheap. Minibuses (the common method of intercity travel) are usually no more than $1.50 for a one way trip. Use shared (service) taxis if you need to move around within a city, as they are cheaper than regular taxis. If you go to Lebanon with a budget mindset, you can manage on $35 per day. However, if you want to go even a small step up in luxury (lots of beer, clubs, private rooms, etc), it can be a very expensive country.
Note: Israeli passports holders are not permitted to enter Lebanon. If you have a second passport (from another country) it should be no problem. Also, if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport, or any other indication that you have traveled to or will travel to Israel, you'll be denied entry. If possible, go there before you enter Israel. If you already have an Israeli stamp, you will need to get a new passport. Although Israel doesn't stamp passports at the airport, they do stamp at land border crossings.
