Muscat from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Muscat, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my Muscat tripDay to day in Muscat, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$18 | A$30 |
| A balanced mix | A$35 | A$46 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$47 | A$59 |
- Local transport: about A$11 a day. Taxi: A$5 to start, then A$0.70 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$15 a day for food.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, juaninoman.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
24°F
26°M
30°A
35°M
39°J
40°J
40°A
39°S
37°O
34°N
29°D
25°
The most pleasant months are November to February. September is the driest month (5 mm of rain) and March the wettest (21 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Visa for Australians
No visa needed for a holiday
Official source: experienceoman.om, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Muscat
Bait Al Zubair Museummuseum · a couple of hoursPrivate collection of Omani dress, weapons and jewellery
Royal Opera House Muscatlandmark · a couple of hoursDaytime guided tours of the building, or book a performance in season (September to May)
Mutrah Souqmarket · a couple of hoursFrankincense, silver and pashminas; liveliest in the evening, closed mid-afternoon
Qasr Al Alam Palace and the Mirani and Jalali fortspalace · a couple of hoursPhotos from the ceremonial approach only; the palace is not open
National Museum of Omanmuseum · a couple of hoursOpposite the palace in old Muscat
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosquemosque · a couple of hoursNon-Muslim visiting hours Sat-Thu mornings only; long sleeves, long trousers and headscarf for women
- Mutrah Cornicheharbour · a couple of hours
Sunset stroll along the harbour; fish market at the north end in the morning
- Mutrah hill trail C38trail · a couple of hours
From Riyam Park down to the souq, 1.5-2 hours; go early morning, it is exposed
- Qurum Beachbeach · a couple of hours
Long public beach below the hotels; modest swimwear on public stretches
- Dolphin-watching boat tripexperience · a couple of hours
Morning departures from Marina Bandar Al Rowdha or Al Mouj; spinner dolphins are common
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Muscat cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$30 a person a day eating street food, A$46 with a balanced mix and A$59 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Muscat?
The most pleasant months are November to February. September is the driest month (5 mm of rain) and March the wettest (21 mm); daytime highs run from 24 to 40 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for Oman?
No visa needed for a holiday. Checked on experienceoman.om on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Muscat?
Bait Al Zubair Museum, Royal Opera House Muscat, Mutrah Souq, Qasr Al Alam Palace and the Mirani and Jalali forts, National Museum of Oman.
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