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, Salam Air and Emirates. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai 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 Alamo, 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 Dubai 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 Alamo, among others, in Ruwi.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,772 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,239 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (221 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (687 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 154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 465 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 1,014 per night. Al Khuwayr South is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Muscat are about 31% 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 837+
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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 488+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 157+
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Golden Tulip Muscat
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 180+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 152 per day, on average, or AED 304 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, 32% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 152 per day, on average, or AED 304 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, 32% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 43/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 88/day

Full-size
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