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Car rental at Muscat Airport (MCT) | AVIS UAE
Muscat International Airport sits in Seeb, about 32 km from old Muscat, and is the home airport of Oman Air and SalamAir. Its current terminal opened in 2018. Booking your Muscat car rental with Avis UAE means your car is arranged before you fly, so the first drive of your Oman trip is already planned.
Collect your car at Muscat Airport
Our team will confirm where to collect your car at the airport when you book. Have your driving licence, passport and the payment card used for the booking ready.
Plan your journey from Muscat Airport
From Seeb you can reach central Muscat within the hour. Start at the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, walk the Mutrah Corniche and browse Mutrah Souq for frankincense and silver, then see the Royal Opera House Muscat in the evening. Oman's coast is close to the city, so a beach or a wadi swim fits easily into a free afternoon.
Top tips for driving in Oman
- Drive on the right.
- Speed limits are posted and speed cameras are common, so follow the signs.
- Seatbelts are compulsory, and children need an appropriate child seat.
- Some mountain and desert tracks, such as the upper road to Jebel Akhdar, need a 4x4. Ask our team which vehicle suits your route.
- Check the current licence and insurance requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Beyond Muscat with your rental car
Head inland to Nizwa, around an hour and a half from Muscat, for its fort and Friday market. Climb into the Hajar Mountains towards Jebel Akhdar, or follow the coast south-east to Wadi Shab and the Bimmah Sinkhole. For desert, the Wahiba Sands are a longer drive and best planned over an overnight stay.
Prefer to drive from the UAE? Oman is one of the few destinations you can reach in a car collected at home. Cross-border rentals are arranged in advance by our team, with documents and insurance handled before you set off. Speak to us at least 72 hours before you travel, and see our Oman page for routes.
Muscat Airport car rental FAQs
How do I collect my rental car at Muscat Airport?
After clearing arrivals, follow our team's collection instructions from your booking confirmation. Bring your driving licence, passport and the payment card used for the booking. [VERIFY collection process]
Can I drive from the UAE to Oman in a rental car?
Yes, if the rental is arranged as a cross-border rental in advance. Speak to our team at least 72 hours before you travel.
Do I need a 4x4 in Oman?
Not for the main roads and cities. Some mountain and desert tracks do need a 4x4, so tell our team where you plan to drive when you book.