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 3 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 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Muscat, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 18h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car rental from Seeb, which is about 16 miles from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Seeb.
Airports near Muscat
Airlines serving Muscat
Where to stay in Muscat
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Millennium Muscat to great affordable options like the Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 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 vacation rental options in Muscat, with prices from $21 to $321 per night. Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Muscat are about 184% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Muscat
Most booked hotels in Muscat
Renting a car in Muscat
Renting a car in Muscat costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.
Expect to pay $2.35 per gallon in Muscat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $28.16 and $37.55. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.