Lebanon · Beirut

Rental Software for Beirut — Fleet Management & Booking Automation

Beirut rental operators use Movialy to track fleets, record payments in LBP, and automate check-in/out across scooters and cars.

Rental market study · updated on 09/08/26

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Local market

The rental market in Beirut

population

≈2.2 million in Greater Beirut

peak season

June–August

main visitors

international tourists, regional business travelers, expats, and domestic summer visitors

typical fleet

mix of compact cars, SUVs, and electric scooters — with Beeway expanding scooter operations from Zaaroor Club

Market context

Understanding the Beirut rental market

Beirut’s vehicle rental market is shaped by sharp seasonal tourism swings, infrastructure constraints, and rapid micromobility adoption. While international arrivals surged to 1.64 million in 2025 (+44.6% YoY), July saw a 33% seasonal decline in Beirut airport passenger traffic — underscoring the volatility operators must navigate. Unlike other Lebanese cities, Beirut hosts concentrated demand around key zones: the Beirut Central District, Hamra, and seaside Corniche, where scooter rentals like Beeway operate from fixed hubs including Zaaroor Club. Payment habits remain predominantly cash- and card-based, with foreign credit cards widely accepted despite currency instability. Regulatory oversight falls under the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, requiring valid insurance, technical inspection, and driver license verification — especially critical for foreign renters using non-Lebanese licenses. Competition is fragmented, with luxury providers emphasizing recent models (e.g., Honda City 2026) while micromobility startups focus on short-term, high-frequency urban trips.

Zaaroor Club hub

Beeway launched its Lebanese electric scooter rental service from Zaaroor Club in Beirut in 2023, establishing it as a verified operational base for urban micro-rentals.

Airport volatility

Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport recorded a 33% seasonal decline in passenger traffic in July 2025, making dynamic fleet allocation essential for rental operators serving airport pickups.

Foreign license acceptance

International tourists constitute ~19% of Beirut’s 1.64 million visitors in 2025, requiring rental operators to verify and accept foreign driving licenses per Lebanese law.

Scooter-first urban mobility

Electric scooter rentals are gaining traction in Beirut’s dense urban core, with Beeway’s expansion reflecting a shift toward short-distance, low-cost mobility distinct from nationwide car rental patterns.

Challenges

Specific challenges for local operators

Currency instability

The Lebanese Pound (LBP) has experienced extreme devaluation since 2019. Rental operators must quote, record, and reconcile transactions in LBP while managing dual-pricing realities for foreign-card payments. Inflation-driven price volatility makes upfront deposit clarity and contract versioning critical.

Infrastructure strain

Unstable electricity and intermittent 4G connectivity persist across Beirut, particularly during peak summer months and near the port or southern suburbs. This disrupts real-time booking updates and digital document signing at roadside check-ins or airport curbsides.

Regulatory fragmentation

Vehicle registration, insurance validity, and technical inspection compliance are enforced at municipal and national levels. Operators must maintain separate records for each vehicle’s tax stamp, third-party liability coverage, and MoT status — with no centralized digital registry.

Tourist seasonality

Over 1 million visitors arrive in Beirut between June and August, but demand collapses sharply in September. Operators face overcapacity risk outside peak months, requiring precise occupancy forecasting and flexible fleet rotation strategies.

How Movialy helps

How Movialy is adapted for Beirut

Proof & vehicle condition

Movialy records timestamped, side-by-side check-in and check-out photos for every rental in Beirut — essential for resolving disputes amid high-mileage usage and variable road conditions. Automatic odometer and fuel gauge reading from photos reduces manual entry errors during rushed airport handovers.

Fleet & scheduling

The global fleet calendar shows real-time availability across all vehicles in Beirut, preventing double-booking during summer surges. AI-suggested best vehicle allocation helps match compact scooters to Corniche users and SUVs to airport business travelers — based on location, duration and historical demand.

Money & customers

Movialy lets Beirut operators record payments received via cash, bank transfer or international cards — all logged in LBP with tamper-proof timestamps. Deposits are tracked, reconciled and flagged for return, giving full visibility into customer balances amid fluctuating exchange rates.

Maintenance & deadlines

Per-vehicle deadlines for Lebanese technical inspections and insurance renewals are auto-tracked in Movialy. Oil changes and service intervals are scheduled based on actual mileage — critical when fleets are held longer due to supply shortages, as seen across Lebanon’s rental sector.

Practical tips

Running a rental business in Beirut

Capitalize on summer tourism

With 1–1.5 million visitors arriving in Beirut each summer (June–August), pre-allocate 70% of your fleet to airport and downtown locations by mid-May. Use historical occupancy data from prior years to identify top-performing vehicle categories — e.g., compact sedans for solo travelers and SUVs for families — and adjust pricing weekly based on real-time demand.

Standardize foreign renter onboarding

Since 19% of Beirut’s 1.64 million 2025 visitors are international, require scanned copies of foreign licenses plus passport ID at booking. Verify validity through the issuing country’s online portal where possible, and record deposits in LBP at the official Banque du Liban exchange rate published daily.

Adopt scooter-ready workflows

Beeway’s 2023 launch from Zaaroor Club signals strong urban demand for short-term e-scooter rentals. Equip staff with Movialy’s mobile terminal for instant on-the-spot check-in, QR-code deposit slips, and thermal-printed condition reports — reducing friction for riders needing 15-minute rentals along the Corniche.

Prepare for regulatory audits

Lebanese law requires proof of third-party liability insurance, valid technical inspection (MoT), and road tax for every rented vehicle. Maintain digital copies of all documents in Movialy’s vehicle profile, tagged with expiry dates and auto-alerted 30 days before renewal — avoiding fines during Ministry of Transport spot checks.

FAQ

Common questions

Does Movialy process payments from my Beirut customers?+

No. Movialy does not collect, hold, route or settle money from your customers. It only records payments you receive via your existing methods — cash, bank transfer, Visa, Mastercard or American Express — and logs them in Lebanese Pounds (LBP) with date, amount and reference.

Can I use Movialy offline in Beirut when 4G drops?+

Movialy is tolerant to brief internet drops: in-progress actions like photo capture or signature continue locally and sync automatically when connectivity resumes. It is not an offline app and requires internet to load bookings, calendars or reports.

How does Movialy handle Lebanese Pound (LBP) pricing and deposits?+

You set rental prices and deposit amounts in LBP within Movialy. All financial lines — rent, extras, refunds — are recorded, tracked and reported in LBP. No conversion or gateway integration is involved.

Is Movialy compliant with Lebanon’s vehicle insurance and inspection requirements?+

Movialy helps you track mandatory deadlines — insurance expiry, technical inspection (MoT), and road tax — per vehicle. It sends reminders but does not replace official documentation or regulatory filings required by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works.

Can Movialy support both car and scooter rentals in Beirut?+

Yes. Movialy manages mixed fleets: cars, SUVs and electric scooters. Each vehicle type has its own condition checklist, maintenance schedule and calendar view — supporting operators like Beeway that serve Beirut’s urban micro-mobility demand.

What’s the subscription cost for Beirut-based operators?+

Movialy is free for up to 20 vehicles, no credit card required. For larger fleets, pricing is available on the Movialy pricing page. Subscriptions are billed in USD or EUR via Paddle, our international billing partner.

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