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 February
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in February
Estimated hotel price
$70
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 15h 50m.

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 15h 50m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,625 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,100 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 Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $358 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 $719 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 135% 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$544+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Mysk Al Mouj Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Grand Millennium Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $0.94 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 $11.21 and $14.95. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $0.94 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 $11.21 and $14.95. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate
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