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 June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5277
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 India to Muscat include Oman Air, Salam Air and Air India. The shortest flight to Muscat from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Ruwi, which is about 14 km from Muscat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Ruwi.

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 India to Muscat include Oman Air, Salam Air and Air India. The shortest flight to Muscat from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Muscat is to pick up a car hire from Ruwi, which is about 14 km from Muscat. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Ruwi.

Airports near Muscat

MCTMuscat Seeb

Airlines serving Muscat

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,188 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,948 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (424 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 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 ₹ 4,000 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,727 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mutrah Hotel and Al Saif Grand Hotel By Clove International. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Muscat, with prices from ₹ 654 to ₹ 28,966 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 42% 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)
₹ 21,117+
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Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,521+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,392+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs ₹ 3,283 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,850 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 58 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 ₹ 695 and ₹ 927. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs ₹ 3,283 per day, on average, or ₹ 9,850 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 58 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 ₹ 695 and ₹ 927. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 1,179/day

Compact

Mini

2 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 1,599/day

Mini
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