Salalah travel guide
Salalah Tourism | Salalah Guide
You're Going to Love Salalah
With a population of 163,140, Salalah is the largest city in Zufar, Oman by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Salalah has to offer.
When to visit Salalah
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salalah in June, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 26 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Salalah, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.
How to Get to Salalah
Plane
When flying to Salalah, you’ll arrive at Salalah (SLL), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Salalah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 05m.
Airports near Salalah
Airlines serving Salalah
Where to stay in Salalah
From 5-star hotels such as the Fanar Hotel & Residences to great affordable options like the Muscat International Hotel Plaza, Salalah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salalah
Most booked hotels in Salalah
Hiring a car in Salalah
Hiring a car in Salalah costs £45 per day, on average, or £135 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Salalah.
Expect to pay £0.50 per litre in Salalah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £5.96 and £7.94. The most frequently booked car type in Salalah is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.