Transportation in Muscat

Muscat runs on cars, taxis and the occasional hotel shuttle, there is no metro, tram or scheduled public bus network that covers the city for visitors. Most travellers end up hiring a private driver for the day (moderate) or using ride-hailing apps like OTaxi and Careem, which are cheaper than the cream-coloured street taxis and spare you the haggle. If you're staying along the coast, hotel shuttles often run to the main malls and beaches. Otherwise plan on road transport for every outing. From Muscat International Airport, the simplest move is to book a ride through the same OTaxi or Careem app while you're still landside, fares are a fraction of the curbside limo desks and the queue moves faster. There is no train or public bus into town, and the only other option is the official taxi rank. If you must use it, insist the meter is running before you set off. Avoid the "unofficial" drivers who meet you inside baggage claim, they're reliably the priciest ride you'll take in Oman.