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 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 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 Europcar and Budget, 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 Europcar and Budget, among others, in Ruwi.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,637 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,950 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (425 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 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 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 500 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 International. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Muscat, with prices from AED 26 to AED 1,138 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 35% 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 834+
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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 492+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 173+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 143 per day, on average, or AED 285 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, 65% 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 36.44. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 143 per day, on average, or AED 285 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, 65% 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 36.44. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 42/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 43/day

Economy
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