Situated just south of Saudi Arabia on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Oman sees millions of visitors pass through its borders each year. Although most of these travellers are business people working in the oil and gas sector of the economy, the nation’s tourism statistics have been growing steadily each year since 1998.

The vast majority of travellers visiting Oman arrive at Muscat International Airport. The airport, located in the capital city of Muscat, is home to numerous car rental agencies that provide car hire in Oman. Having your own rental car is by far the most convenient way to travel about in the country.

While you’re in Muscat, why not check out one of the area’s popular tourist attractions? You can take car rental in Oman to one of the area’s well-known historical forts. Two of the most popular are Jalali and Mirani forts. These forts, located on Muscat Bay, are more than 500 years old.

When you’ve decided to leave Muscat, you will find many adventures along Oman’s 1,053 miles of beautiful coastline. The sultanate has gone out of its way to develop tourism along the beaches and this shows in the many popular hotels and resorts on Oman’s beaches.

You can also use cheap car hire in Oman to visit the souqs, or local markets. Every city has several of these small markets, where you can negotiate with merchants for products from all over the world. Most tourist maps list several in each major city, but don’t be afraid to ask about hot to reach the best one at the front desk of your hotel.