Car Rental Categories in Oman

• Salalah

  • Salalah Airport

  • Hilton Resort

  Salalah is the capital of the Dhofar province of Oman, known for banana cultivation, Khareef monsoon, Al Baleed Frankincense Land Museum and beaches along the Arabian coast.

Offering the best car types to choose from, we make sure get to book an ideal deal for your trip in an Oman car rental

Most popular places for renting a car in Oman

• Sohar

  • Downtown

  Sohar is a sea-port in Al Batinah North, on the Gulf of Oman, known amongst historians for its ancient Sohar Fort.

• Muscat

  • Muscat Airport

  • Muscat city

  • Grand Mosque

  • Hotel Intercontinental

  The capital of Oman, Muscat is also a port-city on the Gulf of Oman, encircled with desert and hills. This city has the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, diving sites, The Mirani Fort and many museums.

• Tips for car rental in Oman

• Cars are driven on the right-hand side of the road in Oman.

• Make sure to reserve your car rental well in advance to avail cheap prices. Suppliers offer cheaper deals for early bookings.

• Book a car rental with us, and start your trip in the most comfortable manner.

• The minimum time to rent a car in Oman is 24 hours.

• Make sure to keep all the required documents with you while making the pick-up as well as while driving your car rental.

The ultimate self-driving road trip in Oman

Driving in Oman is the best way to explore its mosques, castles, sand dunes, beaches and oases. You can easily spend ten days or at least a week road tripping in Oman.

Muscat to Nizwa

Average distance -158.3 kmEstimated time -1 hour 36 minutesFastest route -Route 15

Pick up the car rental from Muscat International Airport and begin exploring the attractions of Muscat, namely, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Al Alam Palace, Royal Opera, etc. Drive to Nizwa to enjoy a smooth driving experience on this superior highway. After crossing Nizwa, you can pay a visit to one of the best forts in Oman i.e. Jabrin Fort or even the Bahla Fort. From Nizwa, you can drive to the Green Mountain (Jebel Akhdar) of Oman.

Nizwa to Jebel Shams

Average distance -91.1 kmEstimated time -1 hour 51 minutesFastest route -Route 21

Nizwa is a city in the northern Oman famous due to the large Nizwa Fort, the Nizwa Souq crafts, the Jebel Akhdar mountains, etc. We recommend spending a few days in Jebel Shams, on your way, you may stop at Misfat al Abryeen village.

Jebel Shams to Wahiba Sands

Average distance -253 kmEstimated time -4 hours 45 minutes

Wahiba Sands is a picturesque desert where you must spend at least a night in one of the desert camps. Just keep in mind that driving through this desert is not as smooth an experience as driving on a normal highway.

Driving as a tourist in Oman

Is driving in Oman safe?

If you drive within the limits of the city of Muscat, you will not face any problem but as you cross the limits of the city, beware of animals like goats or camels walking on the roads.

Avoid driving if its raining heavily as the roads might be flooded. Apart from these limitations, there are no problems related to driving a car in Oman as the condition of roads is comparatively better compared to other such destinations.

What side of the road does Oman drive on? Right-hand side

Important tips

Avoid using cell phone while driving in Oman and follow the set speed limits to avoid penalties and getting your speed reduced with the speed reducers which are everywhere in this country.

Prefer a car rental in Oman as the network of public transport isn’t much developed. Plus, you can enjoy the stunning views in Oman with the help of an independent car.

When you are going on a road trip, always carry your own refreshments and do keep in mind that in Oman, it’s against the law to throw out any waste from the car.

Most of the other traffic laws in Oman are pretty adherent to the international standards. Oman is strict when it comes to drunk driving so it’ll be great if you avoid it at any cost.

Locals are accustomed to overtaking at a very high speed, keep calm in this case as this is very normal in Oman. Slow drivers must stick to the right-hand side of the road.

Oman's jagged mountains offer some splendid scenery and the best opportunities for driving.

Things to do in Oman

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• Khasab - Port city featuring the Khasab Fort, dolphins in the Strait of Hormuz and the Jabal Hareem fossils.

• Sharqiya Sands - A desert land where you can explore the wildlife and admire the sand dunes.

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Group tours

Travel to Oman with like-minded people on one of our small group tours (usually max size 12), featuring knowledgeable local guides and an expert tour leader.

Oman Desert Adventure: Wahiba Sands & Empty Quarter

Escape the modern world and immerse yourself in the vast desert scapes with their shifting sands, Empty Quarter and forts whilst enjoying the wild camping experience

Northern Oman: Wadis, Mountains & Coasts

Soak up the highlights of Northern Oman as you travel along coastal roads and through ancient ports to the majestic landscapes of the Hajar Mountains, discovering tranquil oases, historic forts and welcoming communities along the way.

Join Mark Evans MBE for an exclusive opportunity to discover the diverse wonders of the Sultanate of Oman from its stunning Arabia Sea coastline and impressive mountain scenery to the timeless desert landscapes of the Wahiba Sands - which we'll explore on camelback - and the towering dunes and lost cities of the Empty Quarter.

Discover the Sultanate of Oman with Mark Evans