Middle East · Country guide
Lebanon
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Lebanon — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
LBP
Language
Arabic
Tipping
Customary
Region
Middle East
Currency
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (USD widely used) (LBP). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main languages are Arabic, French. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
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Service taxis (shared) and private drivers are the norm — no formal public transport network for visitors.
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What currency does Lebanon use?
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (USD widely used) (LBP). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Lebanon?
The main languages are Arabic, French. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Lebanon?
10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
How do you get around Lebanon?
Service taxis (shared) and private drivers are the norm — no formal public transport network for visitors.