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. 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in February
Estimated hotel price
$71
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. The shortest flight to Muscat from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Muscat from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 20h 15m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,478 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (877 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,078 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (377 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (635 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 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 $69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $374 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 $11 to $728 per night. Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Muscat are about 142% 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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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$576+
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Kempinski Hotel Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$589+
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Intercontinental Hotels Muscat By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$400+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 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, 34% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.

Expect to pay $0.96 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 $11.42 and $15.22. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 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, 34% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.

Expect to pay $0.96 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 $11.42 and $15.22. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy
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