Introduction
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 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.

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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 May
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in May
Estimated hotel price
$73
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. The shortest flight to Muscat from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 29h 30m.

Plane

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 Melbourne and takes around 29h 30m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,761 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,690 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (291 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (405 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (656 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (382 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 $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 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 $36 to $722 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 17% 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)
$472+
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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$581+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Grand Millennium Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$78+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay $0.89 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 $10.61 and $14.15. 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 Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay $0.89 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 $10.61 and $14.15. 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 Compact car hire (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$67/day

Full-size

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$70/day

Intermediate
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