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

Muscat travel guide

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You're Going to Love Muscat

With 797,000 inhabitants, Muscat is the most populous city in Oman. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Muscat deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 August
Estimated hotel price
AED 390
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 390
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 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include Oman Air, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include Oman Air, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,111 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (937 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,126 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (398 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 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 Swiss-Belinn Airport Muscat Oman, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 869 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mutrah Hotel and Naseem Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Muscat, with prices from AED 26 to AED 1,566 per night. Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Muscat are about 130% 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 Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,427+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 455+
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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,021+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 157 per day, on average, or AED 313 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

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 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 157 per day, on average, or AED 313 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

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 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 68/day

Mini

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 70/day

Compact
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