Salalah travel guide
Salalah Tourism | Salalah Guide
You're Going to Love Salalah
With a population of 163,140, Salalah is the largest city in Zufar, Oman by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Salalah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Salalah
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salalah in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 26 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Salalah, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Salalah
Plane
When flying to Salalah, you’ll arrive at Salalah (SLL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Salalah include Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia. The shortest flight to Salalah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 50m.
Airports near Salalah
Airlines serving Salalah
Where to stay in Salalah
From 5-star hotels such as the Crowne Plaza Resort Salalah to great affordable options like the Muscat International Hotel Plaza, Salalah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 382 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salalah
Hiring a car in Salalah
Hiring a car in Salalah costs AED 161 per day, on average, or AED 322 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Salalah.
Expect to pay AED 2.28 per litre in Salalah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 27.33 and AED 36.44. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.