Sohar travel guide

Sohar Tourism | Sohar Guide

You're Going to Love Sohar

With a population of 108,274, Sohar is the largest city in Al Batinah North, Oman by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sohar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sohar

Sohar in July
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sohar in July
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sohar

Plane

When flying to Sohar, you’ll arrive at Sohar (OHS), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sohar is to pick up a car hire from Muscat, which is about 192 km from Sohar. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Muscat.

Plane

When flying to Sohar, you’ll arrive at Sohar (OHS), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sohar is to pick up a car hire from Muscat, which is about 192 km from Sohar. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Muscat.

Airlines serving Sohar

Air Arabia
Excellent (32 reviews)
Salam Air
Good (11 reviews)

Where to stay in Sohar

Average rates range from around £44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sohar

Most booked hotels in Sohar

Crowne Plaza Sohar
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sohar
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Mercure Sohar
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Al Multaqa Hotel
1 star
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£23+
Sohar Beach Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Sohar

Expect to pay £0.50 per litre in Sohar (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.

Expect to pay £0.50 per litre in Sohar (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.