Car hire Oman

Oman is a great holiday destination where visitors can not only enjoy fantastic beaches and mountains but sample incredible eastern charm and hospitality. Located on the Arabian Peninsula, Oman's main scenic points and historical attractions are dotted along its coastline. By hire car in Oman you can enjoy these landmarks at your own pace.

In Muscat, the capital, you can find many companies offering cheap hire car in Oman. Once you have your budget car rental organized you can start to see the sights. While in Muscat, you will enjoy the vista from the Mutrah Fort which overlooks the city. Also nearby, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is Oman's most formidable mosque and can hold up to 16000 worshippers.

Further south, the area known as Salalah is of great historical and archaeological significance and has been the subject of much study. A lot of evidence of past civilisations has been excavated in this area. This UNESCO World Heritage site is accessible if you have car hire in Oman. Also the seaside town of Sur will be a welcome stop for beach lovers. There is also a magnificent fort and the Marine Museum has some interesting exhibitions.

The Muttrah Souk is a shopping mecca. Here you can find good quality gold, silver and a range of souvenirs. The walkway nearby is popular for an evening stroll or to watch the locals go by.

By car hire in Oman you can design your own daytrips and survey the sights at your own pace. The impressive Nizwa Mountains is a popular trip, with some amazing scenes to behold. A drive to the fishing town of Quriyat is also an eye opening trip - here you can see local inhabitants who have maintained their old customs going about their daily chores such as camel rearing and boat building.