Introduction
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 the most popular tourist destination 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
RM 512
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 512
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 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Muscat include Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air and Salam Air. The shortest flight to Muscat from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Muscat include Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air and Salam Air. The shortest flight to Muscat from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h 30m.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (8,130 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,106 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,001 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,613 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,954 reviews)
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Where to stay in Muscat

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Hotels Muscat By IHG to great affordable options like the Swiss-Belinn Airport Muscat Oman, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 650 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 RM 28 to RM 1,298 per night. Al Khuwayr South is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Muscat are about 23% 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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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 289+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 207+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs RM 160 per day, on average, or RM 320 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay RM 2.53 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 RM 30.27 and RM 40.35. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs RM 160 per day, on average, or RM 320 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay RM 2.53 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 RM 30.27 and RM 40.35. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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