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, 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
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in May
Estimated hotel price
$75
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 27h 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 27h 15m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,127 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,130 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (403 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 $73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $376 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 $10 to $645 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 126% 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)
$482+
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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$553+
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Intercontinental Hotels Muscat By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$411+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay $0.91 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 $10.85 and $14.46. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay $0.91 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 $10.85 and $14.46. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Economy
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