Introduction
What to do
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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 365
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 365
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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include China Southern, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Muscat include China Southern, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
China Southern
Good (94 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
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Where to stay in Muscat

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Muscat to great affordable options like the Swiss-Belinn Airport Muscat, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 727 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 AED 77 to AED 1,140 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 140% 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)
AED 892+
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The Chedi Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,079+
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Intercontinental Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 607+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 330+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 206+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 165 per day, on average, or AED 329 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay AED 2.28 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 AED 27.33 and AED 36.44. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs AED 165 per day, on average, or AED 329 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay AED 2.28 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 AED 27.33 and AED 36.44. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 141/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 160/day

Intermediate SUV
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