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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Shiraz Restaurant - Crowne Plaza Muscat (P.O. Box 1455) and Come Prima - Crowne Plaza Muscat (P.O. Box 1455) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Muscat in June, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 69.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Muscat, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Muscat from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 35m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Millennium Muscat to great affordable options like the Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Muscat, with prices from $21 to $269 per night. Al Ghubrah Ash Shamaliyyah is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Muscat are about 198% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Muscat costs $41 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Muscat Seeb.
Expect to pay $2.35 per gallon in Muscat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $28.16 and $37.55. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Muscat, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.