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 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 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 13 km 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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Ruwi, which is about 14 km 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 13 km 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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Ruwi, which is about 14 km from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Ruwi.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,121 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,032 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,032 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (234 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 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 150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 549 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 44 to AED 1,263 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 32% 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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Kempinski Hotel Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 734+
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Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 220+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 191+
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Aerotel Muscat - Airport Transit Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 132+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 124 per day, on average, or AED 247 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 1% 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 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 124 per day, on average, or AED 247 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 1% 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 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 59/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 86/day

Economy
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