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 August
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 535
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. 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. 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 (7,040 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
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Where to stay in Muscat

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Muscat to great affordable options like the Swiss-Belinn Airport Muscat, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 326 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 869 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 92 to RM 1,364 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 142% 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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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,060+
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The Chedi Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,280+
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Intercontinental Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 711+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 392+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 257+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Expect to pay RM 2.71 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 32.47 and RM 43.30. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Economy (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 2.71 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 32.47 and RM 43.30. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Economy (Mitsubishi Lancer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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