Muscat Travel Guide

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With 797.000 inhabitants, Muscat is the most populous city in Oman. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Muscat has to offer.

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.

Muscat in May

Estimated hotel price

$72

1 night at 3-star hotel

$72

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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When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Muscat from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 31h 30m.

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When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Muscat from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 31h 30m.

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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 $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 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 $21 to $649 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 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Muscat

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Kempinski Hotel Muscat

5 stars

Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)

$349+

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Sheraton Oman Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

$113+

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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman

4 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

$80+

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Hiring a car in Muscat costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $0.87 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 $10.40 and $13.87. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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