Is it safe to drive in Oman?
Yes. The main roads between cities are paved, and a rental car is a normal way to make that trip. Use a 4x4 for tracks and for mountain roads such as Jebel Akhdar.
A normal rental stays in Oman. A trip that starts or ends in the UAE is booked on its own page. The rules below cover where the car can be driven, what to bring, and office hours.
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Choose a pickup and your dates. The daily rate is confirmed from the car you select.
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Each price is the car’s stored daily rate. The booking summary is the price charged.
Before you drive
- Minimum age, driving licence, and ID requirements are set out in the rental terms.
- A normal booking is for driving in Oman. Off-road driving is for a 4x4, and off-road cover is included with the rental.
- A trip that starts or ends in the UAE is booked on the UAE to Oman page. That charge is shown in the booking summary.
- Offices are open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday to Thursday, and closed on Friday.
Read the rental terms for the minimum age, licence, and ID requirements.
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Yes. The main roads between cities are paved, and a rental car is a normal way to travel. Use a 4x4 off the paved road. A normal rental stays in Oman unless the trip is booked as UAE to Oman.
The rental terms set the minimum age and the licence and ID you need to bring. Additional drivers have to be registered and meet the same rules.
A normal rental stays in Oman. If the trip starts or ends in the UAE, book it on the UAE to Oman page so the location charge is included before you pay.
Use a 4x4 for mountain and off-road driving, including Jebel Akhdar. A standard car is for paved city and highway driving.