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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Muscat has to offer.

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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
₹ 5603
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5603
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 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Muscat include Oman Air, Salam Air and Air India Express. The shortest flight to Muscat from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Al Azaiba, which is about 1 mile from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Al Azaiba.

Plane

When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Muscat include Oman Air, Salam Air and Air India Express. The shortest flight to Muscat from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Al Azaiba, which is about 1 mile from Muscat. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Al Azaiba.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (8,236 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,231 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,041 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (684 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (420 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 Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,955 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,834 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 ₹ 1,440 to ₹ 33,019 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 35% 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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Kempinski Hotel Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 21,628+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,134+
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Aerotel Muscat - Airport Transit Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,972+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs ₹ 3,776 per day, on average, or ₹ 11,327 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay ₹ 60 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 ₹ 714 and ₹ 952. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs ₹ 3,776 per day, on average, or ₹ 11,327 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Muscat.

Expect to pay ₹ 60 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 ₹ 714 and ₹ 952. Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Muscat, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 1,441/day

Compact

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 2,992/day

Full-size
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