Muscat travel guide
Muscat Tourism | Muscat Guide
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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Muscat has to offer.
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
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.
Airports near Muscat
Airlines serving Muscat
Where to stay in Muscat
From 5-star hotels such as the Al Waha to great affordable options like the Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Muscat, with prices from £17 to £215 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 179% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Muscat
Most booked hotels in Muscat
Hiring a car in Muscat
Hiring a car in Muscat costs £38 per day, on average, or £188 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.
Expect to pay £0.50 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 £5.94 and £7.92. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.