Travel Costs in Oman
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $55
- Mid-range / day
- $130
- Luxury / day
- $350
- Budget meal
- $4
- Coffee
- $3.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $25
- Mid-range hotel
- $80
Overview
Oman is a moderately expensive destination in the Gulf region, generally more affordable than the UAE or Qatar but pricier than Southeast Asia. Accommodation and car rental are the biggest cost drivers, as public transport is limited outside Muscat and renting a vehicle is often necessary to explore the country's stunning interior and coastline. Alcohol is only available in licensed hotel bars and restaurants, which makes it notably expensive compared to many destinations.
Notes
Renting a car rather than relying on taxis dramatically cuts transport costs for multi-day itineraries, and eating at local Indian or Pakistani restaurants instead of hotel dining rooms can reduce meal expenses by 60-70%.