Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Muscat travel guide

Muscat Tourism | Muscat Guide

You're Going to Love Muscat

With 797,000 inhabitants, Muscat is the most populous city in Oman. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Muscat has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Muscat

If you’re looking for affordable options, TAKARA RESTAURANT (Al Kharjiya Street) and Charm Thai Restaurant & Lounge - Crowne Plaza Muscat OCEC (Al Jamah Al Akbar Street) are great picks.

When to visit Muscat

Muscat in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 350
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 350
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muscat in June, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 38 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 21 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Muscat, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Muscat

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include Oman Air, Salam Air and Emirates. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Ruwi, which is about 8 miles from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Ruwi.

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include Oman Air, Salam Air and Emirates. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Ruwi, which is about 8 miles from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Ruwi.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,047 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (441 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (250 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,067 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (679 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
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Where to stay in Muscat

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Hotels Muscat By IHG to great affordable options like the Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 732 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mutrah Hotel and Al Saif Grand Hotel by Clove Internation. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Muscat, with prices from AED 66 to AED 1,444 per night. Al Ghubrah South is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Muscat are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Muscat

Most booked hotels in Muscat

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Al Husn Hotel Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,105+
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Fraser Suites Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 330+
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Royal Tulip Muscat
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 242+
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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat Al-Ghubra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 271+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 368+
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Novotel Muscat Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 305+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 136 per day, on average, or AED 407 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.

Expect to pay AED 2.28 per litre in Muscat (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 36.43. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 136 per day, on average, or AED 407 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.

Expect to pay AED 2.28 per litre in Muscat (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 36.43. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 64/day

Mini

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 149/day

Compact SUV
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