Rent a Car in Muscat — Compare Local Vendors
Compare cars and daily prices from local Muscat rental offices in one place, then book online.
- 35 cars listed
- 7 local rental offices
- Delivery from 2 offices
- Pay online by card
From7.000OMR/dayFull rental price shown before you pay
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How booking works on Locationik, and how to get an answer before you pay.
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Compare cars
See cars from local Muscat rental offices in one place.
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Review price and delivery
Check the daily price, location, and delivery options before booking.
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Driver licence acceptance, deposit, mileage limit, delivery, pickup, or any specific detail — message us before you book and we’ll confirm with the vendor.
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Cars with a delivery badge can be brought to you — check the area and fee on the car page, or ask us first.
Car Rental in Muscat: Live Prices & Availability
There are currently 35 rental cars available in Muscat from 7 local rental offices on Locationik, with daily prices starting from 7.000 OMR. Prices and availability update automatically as vendors add cars and complete bookings.
- Cars available
- 35
- Local offices
- 7
- From
- 7.000OMR/day
- Average
- 18.329OMR/day
Renting a Car in Muscat
Renting a car is the most practical way to get around Muscat. The city stretches along the coast from Qurum and Al Mouj to Ruwi, Muttrah, and Muscat International Airport in Seeb, and public transport is limited, so most visitors and many residents between cars rely on a rental. On Locationik you compare cars from several local Muscat rental offices in one place instead of contacting each company separately. Compact and economy cars are usually the most affordable choice for city driving, while SUVs and 4x4s cost more and suit trips toward Jebel Akhdar, Jebel Shams, or the wadis outside the city.
Pickup and delivery options vary by vendor. Many offices around Muscat deliver to your hotel or to Muscat International Airport, which helps if you land late or would rather not arrange a separate transfer. When a car supports delivery, you will see a delivery badge on its listing, and you can confirm the delivery area and any fee before you book. Booking a day or two ahead is sensible during busy periods — the National Day weekend and the cooler tourist months from roughly October to March — when popular cars and larger vehicles get reserved quickly.
Requirements differ slightly between vendors, but in general you will need a valid driving licence and a passport or national ID, and a security deposit is usually held for the rental period. Licences issued in the GCC are widely accepted; visitors from outside the GCC are often asked for an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence. Deposit amounts, the minimum driver age, mileage limits, and whether you may drive across the border into the UAE are set by each vendor and shown in the car’s booking terms. If anything is unclear, message us before you book and we will confirm the details with the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a car in Muscat?
On Locationik, daily prices for the 35 cars currently listed in Muscat start from 7.000 OMR, and the average is about 18.329 OMR per day. Compact and economy cars are the cheapest; SUVs and 4x4s cost more. The price shown on each car is the rental price you pay online — a refundable deposit and any extra-kilometre charges are set by the rental office.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Muscat?
It depends on your licence and the vendor. Driving licences issued in the GCC are commonly accepted on their own. Visitors from other countries are often asked for an International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their home licence. The exact requirement is shown in each car’s booking terms — if you’re not sure your licence qualifies, message us before booking and we’ll confirm with the rental office.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Muscat?
The minimum driver age is set by each vendor and shown in the car’s booking terms. Many offices in the region set it in the low-to-mid twenties, sometimes with a young-driver condition or surcharge for the lower end of that range. If you need to confirm eligibility for a specific car, ask us before booking.
Do I need to leave a deposit?
Usually, yes. Most rental offices hold a refundable security deposit for the duration of the rental, released after the car is returned in its original condition. The amount and how it is collected depend on the vendor and the car, and are shown in the booking terms. Where a car supports paying online by card, you complete payment securely on Locationik and see the full price before you confirm.
Can the car be delivered to my hotel or to Muscat Airport?
Many vendors offer delivery within Muscat, including to hotels and to Muscat International Airport. Cars that support delivery show a delivery badge on their listing, where you can check the covered area and any fee. If you’d like delivery to a specific address or terminal, message us before booking and we’ll confirm availability with the office.
Can I drive a Locationik rental car from Muscat into the UAE?
Cross-border travel into the UAE is allowed by some vendors and not others, and it usually requires advance arrangement and additional insurance or paperwork. Whether a particular car can cross the border is decided by its vendor — if you’re planning a trip into the UAE, message us before booking so we can confirm the rules and any extra cost for that specific car.
Why Locationik
Compare local Muscat offices in one place
Instead of messaging rental companies one by one, see cars and clear OMR prices from multiple Muscat offices side by side, and pick the one that fits your dates and budget.
Pay online by card
Book the car you want and pay securely by card, with the full price shown before you confirm — no chasing quotes over chat and no surprise fees at pickup.
Bilingual support, Arabic and English
Have a question about a licence, deposit, delivery, or pickup? Ask us in Arabic or English before you book and we’ll confirm the details with the rental office.
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