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, Shiraz Restaurant - Crowne Plaza Muscat (P.O. Box 1455) and Trader Vic's - InterContinental Muscat (Al Kharjiya 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 Salam Air. 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 14 km 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 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include Oman Air, Emirates and Salam Air. 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 14 km from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Ruwi.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,932 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,200 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,966 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 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 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 506 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 1,065 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 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 834+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 161 per day, on average, or AED 322 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, 61% 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. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 161 per day, on average, or AED 322 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, 61% 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. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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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