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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Muscat
- The capital city of Oman, Muscat is a sprawling metropolis between the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The city has excellent public transport links, but these are limited to scheduling and location. With car hire in Muscat, you can overcome such disadvantages and enjoy the freedom and unlimited convenience every eager visitor craves. Discover adventures along the road to Sur, 204 miles south via Route 17, or to Sohar, 206 miles north via Route 1.
- Muscat International Airport (MCT), formerly Seeb Airport, is about 12 miles from the city centre. You can pick up your car hire in Muscat there as soon as you arrive, instead of waiting until you reach downtown. It is likely you will need transportation to connect you from the terminal to the airport’s car hire centre, and many companies such as Sixt, Budget and Hertz provide shuttles to do just that. In International Arrivals, find the nearest information desk to request directions to the shuttle collection point in order to pick up your vehicle.
- The Muscat Highway and Sultan Qaboos Street are the two major roadways connecting the city from east to west and accordingly are the major inbound and outbound traffic routes to Muscat. Pedestrian and cycle activity is moderate on most city centre streets but increases near retail hubs, educational institutions and Old Muscat, which is a hive of administrative buildings and cultural landmarks. The peak tourist season from November to April will also see increases in vehicular, pedestrian and cycle traffic around the city centre and beaches along the coastline.
- There are three rush hour periods in Muscat. The morning rush lasts from about 07:00 to 08:30; the afternoon busy period is from 12:30 to 15:30, and the evening rush is from 17:30 to 19:00 from Sunday to Thursday. During these times the Muscat motorway and Sultan Qaboos St are likely to experience congestion. The Bab Al Mathaib Street/Al Mina Street interchange near Majan University College, the Al Bahri Road/Harat A’shamal Street leading to the port complex and the Qurum roundabout near Qurum National Park are other key areas to avoid during these periods.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Muscat for ₪79 or less
- Book your rental car in Muscat at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car in Muscat
What type of car is recommended for driving in Muscat?
Unless passenger numbers are a major concern, a small economy car or compact is likely the best vehicle for touring the city’s roads due to its affordability and ease of handling. SUVs and luxury vehicles offer a more comfortable ride over extended distances and have a much greater storage capacity than smaller vehicles.
What’s the speed limit in Muscat?
Speed limits in the city of Muscat are determined by the type of road along which you’re driving. On single carriageways through urban districts the limit is set at about 25mph, while along dual carriageways through urban districts speeds between 35mph and 50mph are allowed. Roads travelling through rural areas carry a limit of 55mph, while motorways have a maximum limit of about 75mph. There are active static and traffic cameras used near major junctions, along highways and in residential districts, so heed posted signs at all times.
Where are the best places to park in Muscat?
On-street parking in residential districts is forbidden, so you can only park your Muscat car hire on streets and garages where there are meters. These are in operation from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Friday, at a rate of about 0.10 OMR (£0.20) for 30min. Between 13:00 and 16:00, and from 21:00 to 08:00, parking is free in all metered zones except where otherwise restricted. Cash, online or SMS mobile payments are accepted.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Muscat?
On average a rental car in Muscat costs ₪79 per day.
How much is gas price in Muscat?
The average gas price in Muscat is ₪8.83 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪106 and ₪141, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Muscat?
Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Muscat.
Which car rental companies are at Seeb airport (MCT)?
The only car rental company onsite at Seeb airport is Dollar.
How can I find car rentals near me in Muscat?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Muscat?
An Intermediate car rental in Muscat costs ₪79 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Muscat?
In Muscat, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar Muscat Intl Airport (12 km from city center ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Muscat?
On average a rental car in Muscat costs ₪551 per week (₪79 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Muscat?
On average a rental car in Muscat costs ₪2,361 per month (₪79 per day).
Muscat car rental reviews and directory
Sixt
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
3 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Al Mujamma Street
+968 9476 1324
New Airport Road
+968 24 356287
Sultan Qaboos Street
+968 22 080940
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
Pros:
Highly recommendedCons:
NothingINTERRENT
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2017
Pros:
We didnt manage to get the car due to unable to give a credit card as deposit and i have been emailing the car rental for refund but it has been 3 days and still no respond. Please help me to do something.Cons:
I want a refund!5.6 Fair
Sep 2016
Pros:
It's convenient to pick up and drop off the car in the airportCons:
Firstly I booked the Mazda car. But they gave me Nissan Sunny and telling me that this is an upgrade. In fact I'm not so familiar with the car range whether or not it is really an upgrade. But overall the car condition is good. I just thought that this kind of contradiction can be avoided. Nobody informed me in advance we should clean the car before returning. In fact we didn't make the car too dirty but just some sand on the car carpet and dirt at the external car body. This is very usual for the customers who hired the car for 4 days. Eventually they just charged OMR5 just for the cleaning. Last but not least, during the pickup the staff asked me to park at P2 when I return the car. I follow exactly their instruction but during the care return, they wanted me to pay for the parking fee OMR 0.500 and I'm not happy. I explain that this is what they asked to park here. Eventually they refund me the OMR0.500Europcar
9.5
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.7
Value for money
9.0
13 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Al Khuwair, P.o. Box 939, P.c
+968 7904 5727
Al Mawaleh South, Al Seeb
+968 7904 5727
Al Mouj 335 Street 6
+968 7904 5727
Al Qurum P.o. Box 1455, P.c
+968 7904 5727
Meet & Greet, 355 Street 6
+968 7904 5727
Meet & Greet, Chedi Muscat
+968 7904 5727
Meet & Greet- Al Jamah Al Akbar St
+968 7904 5727
Meet&greet - W Hotel
+968 7904 5727
Po Box 1998, Muscat
+968 7904 5727
Qantab, Al Jissah Street
+968 7904 5727
Seeb International Airport
+968 9590 8348
Shatti Al Qurum
+968 7904 5727
Villa Number 1 Building Number
+968 24 121165
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
7.2 Good
Apr 2019
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The car quality was not that much, it was for 24 hours and there was noises from the car since I pick it10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
Budget
8.5
Very good
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.0
3 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Halabuilding
+968 24 683999
Main Office - Al Tameer Street
+968 22 351850
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8.0 Very good
Jan 2024
8.4 Very good
Apr 2018
Pros:
Pick up was easy if a little slow. Return was easy but a little confusing since there was no notification to say what to do. Good value for money, specially Car received was in good condition, clean and fueles up.Cons:
Limiting mileage to 200km a day is annoying. I didn’t need more but it made me feel like I was renting from easy-rent-a-car.5.6 Fair
Apr 2017
Cons:
That i had to call them few times in order to unlock my deposit after checkout.5.2 Fair
Apr 2017
Pros:
Exact car that was listed.Cons:
Pick up and drop off was slow, I wanted to opt out of insurance (credit card covers it) and they didn't seem to know how to do that, no one around to receive the car at drop-off.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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They add 5 oman riyal for the parking befor I received the car The time to dropping the car its take very long time coz he wrote manual Car was very small and not what i rent online7.6 Good
Feb 2017
Pros:
The rental return process was much faster than a year ago, probably because there is an operational garage now to return the car, rather than returning the car at the curb where it is chaotic.Cons:
The rental car pickup process was still slow. A lot of writing on the contract by the clerk at the counter which negates the online reservation work that I did. Seemed very redundant and time-consuming. You expect a quick pickup process and to be on your way.Dollar
6.3
Okay
15 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Crowne Plaza Hotel Lobby
+968 24 567441
Muscat Intl Airport
+968 24 356278
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2.8 Poor
Mar 2019
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Scam. Car advertised by Dollar as SUV however no whatsoever off-road functionality. Just looks. Totally unsuitable for Oman roads for which an SUV is required. Dangerous. Stay away.6.0 Okay
Mar 2019
Cons:
The reservation mentioned unlimited mileage and when picking up the car, the company tried to impose a limit. Then, they were extremely slow bringing the car - we had to wait more than half an hour after finishing all the paperwork. Drop off was smooth.3.2 Poor
Mar 2019
Cons:
There was no car available on the pickup date. After 2 hours waiting I was provided with a small car, and I had to come back to airport the next day to change the car. This time I was given a proper sized car however lower class (I booked a premium car I was given a standard). no apologies by dollar8.8 Very good
Mar 2019
Pros:
Great car, good staff at drop off and pick up.Cons:
Poor signage at airport led to mistakes and extra time to find drop off. Unnecessarily difficult, but this is for all rental cars at MCT, not just Dollar.8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
National
8.1
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Post Box No 204 Jibroo
+968 2460 1081
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keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
4 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Al Qurum P.o. Box 1455, P.c
+968 7904 5727
Meet & Greet- Al Jamah Al Akbar St
+968 7904 5727
Villa Number 1 Building Number
+968 24 121165
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Priceless
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
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Discovery Oman
No score available yet
5 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Oman Muscat, Wmct
+968 9576 9977
Oman Muscat
+968 9576 9977
Oman Muscat
+968 9576 9977
Oman Muscat
+968 9576 9977
Oman Muscat
+968 9576 9977
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AST Car Rentals and Tours
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4 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Ar Rumaylah St, Muscat
+968 9404 4684
Wattayah Motors Al Rumaila Street, Ruwi, Muscat, Oman
+968 9777 2314
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Avis
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3 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Al Bustan Palace Hotel
+968 24 769392
Muscat International Apt
+968 24 356239
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4.8 Mediocre
Jan 2018
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1 person on the desk to serve everybody: +30min waiting to pickup the car. Supposed to be upgraded... i think I have been rather downgraded. No check at dropoff and when i insisted, 1 person (speaking neither english nor arabic) came with me just to take the car and park it in the good place... hard to have a paper with "ok accepted"... hope not to have any surprise in the future (ghost bills!)DRIVUS
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3 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Next To Radisson Blu Hotel، Shop No 125، Al Khuleiah St, Muscat 130
+968 9709 0115
Park Inn By Radisson Muscat
+968 9709 0115
W Hotel Muscat, Al Kharjiya Street
+968 9709 0115
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2 locations in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
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One location in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Seeb International Airport
+968 9747 9007
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No reviews available
One location in Muscat
Locations in Muscat
Seeb Intl Ap
+968 24 521189
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Dollar |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | ₪79/day |
Good deal | ₪79/day |