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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Iftar at Musandam Cafe Terrace & Restaurant (InterContinental Muscat Al Kharjiya Street) and Iftar at Omede (Holiday Inn AlSeeb Muscat Al Mawaleh South, Al Seeb) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Muscat, you’ll arrive at Muscat Seeb (MCT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Muscat from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 10m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Oman Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Muscat Holiday, Muscat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 221 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Muscat, with prices from S$ 28 to S$ 364 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 210% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Muscat costs S$ 35 per day, on average, or S$ 70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay S$ 0.84 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 S$ 10.06 and S$ 13.41. The most frequently booked car type in Muscat is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.