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 China Southern, Condor and Emirates. 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 China Southern, Condor and Emirates. 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 (7,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (878 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,074 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (374 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (173 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,870 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (360 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 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 931 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 1,731 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 143% 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,345+
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Kempinski Hotel Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,404+
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Intercontinental Hotels Muscat By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 948+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 347+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 220+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 149 per day, on average, or AED 298 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, 5% 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 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 149 per day, on average, or AED 298 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, 5% 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 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 87/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 92/day

Economy
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