Car/4WD hire

Much of Oman is accessible with a regular car and most of the major tourist sites can be reached without a 4×4. However, having a 4×4 allows for a more comfortable journey, and it gives more options for exploring.

Oman is home to breathtaking cities, mountains, deserts and coastlines and renting a car is one of the best ways to see as much as possible. We highly recommend renting a car in Oman to have the freedom to explore at your own pace and discover everything the country has to offer. We found driving safe and easy and we highly recommend renting a car in Oman. Here are our tips for renting a car in Oman to help you on your journey!

Tips for Renting a Car in Oman
Overall, we found driving in Oman easy and convenient and was worth it for our Oman itinerary.  We encountered great roads, cheap fuel and a high standard of driving.
Why Rent a Car in Oman?
From historic Muscat to the beauty of Jebel Shams to the natural wonders of the Ras Al Jinz turtle reserve, Wadi Shab and the Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman is breathtaking and there are so many incredible places to explore. Outside of Muscat public transport is limited so most visitors either pick up a rental car and self-drive or use taxis/private drivers to explore the country. Renting a car and self-driving is a cheaper option and we always prefer the flexibility of working to our schedule.

Oman is by far one of the easiest countries we’ve rented and driven a car in, and we highly recommend renting a car if you are comfortable driving. The roads are high-quality, driving standards are generally good and fuel is extremely cheap (compared to the UK and Ireland anyway!). We loved having a rental car to explore. It allowed us to travel at our own pace, visit off-the-beaten-track sights and generally make the most of our time in Oman.