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 July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5723
1 night at 3-star hotel
Muscat in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5723
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. 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 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. 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 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 (8,202 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,041 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,102 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,506 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,454 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,029 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (447 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (416 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 ₹ 3,996 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 14,879 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 ₹ 1,148 to ₹ 32,896 per night. Al Ghubrah 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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Kempinski Hotel Muscat
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,126+
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Holiday Inn Muscat Al Seeb By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,738+
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Sheraton Oman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,781+
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Centara Muscat Hotel Oman
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,973+
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Aerotel Muscat - Airport Transit Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,443+
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Hiring a car in Muscat

Hiring a car in Muscat costs ₹ 3,990 per day, on average, or ₹ 11,969 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.

Expect to pay ₹ 59 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 ₹ 711 and ₹ 949. 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 (Kia Pegas or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Muscat costs ₹ 3,990 per day, on average, or ₹ 11,969 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.

Expect to pay ₹ 59 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 ₹ 711 and ₹ 949. 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 (Kia Pegas or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Muscat

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

₹ 1,238/day

Compact

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

₹ 1,981/day

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