Oman · PRIVATE DRIVERS
Distances here are long and the interesting roads are gravel. The 15 below hire a driver and a vehicle for a day or more, priced per group, with pickup range and fuel arrangements made clear.
Pre-book a private transfer between Muscat International Airport and your Muscat hotel. Up to three people share a comfortable car with an English-speaking driver, free Wi-Fi, luggage help, and a fixed $60 group price. Driver Yahya is often available and can share local tips along the way.
“Excellent service, top car, on time and great company. Highly recommended and good value for money..”
Spend four to five hours seeing Muscat’s key sights with a licensed guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi. The route includes the Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah Souq, Al Alam Palace, and Bait Al Zubair. Entrance fees for the opera house and museum cost extra.
“Dipen, our guide was very good and flexible to our preferences as it was a private tour. He also communicated with us the night before and was on time meeting us”
Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Muscat International Airport and your Muscat hotel or chosen address. A driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign, or at your hotel lobby for the return ride. WiFi and bottled water are included, and Mohammed is among the named drivers.
“We used this company for both transfer to our hotel and from our hotel to the airport. I can thoroughly recommend the excellent communication and punctuality. Both drivers were courteous , friendly and professional . Thank you !”
Travel from Muscat to Bidiya with an English or Arabic-speaking guide, ride a camel, explore the sands by 4WD, and watch sunset from a dune. Guides such as Khamis and Khazim are praised for their humor and Oman cultural insight, though the camel ride may last only about 10 minutes.
“we had a great time on our tour! seeing the desert was a life changing experience and our tour guide Khamees was so kind and thoughtful! riding the camels was good fun even though i wish the ride was a little longer. nonetheless, i would really recommend this experience as we made such good memories!”
Book a new luxury car with a private driver in Muscat for about seven hours. Use it for a city tour, appointments, or clearing transactions. Pickup is offered, bottled water is included, and only your group of up to four rides together.
“Da fast alle Sehenswürdigkeiten direkt in der Bucht von Muskat sind ist die Fahrt mit dem privat driver viel zu teuer. Der Preis ist überhaupt nicht gerechtfertigt. Besser ein Taxi nehmen”
You get a private three-hour evening tour of Muscat with an English or Arabic guide such as Yahya, Saeed, Saud, Ali, or Salim. Ride in a new car, visit the Corniche and Muttrah Souq, photograph the Sultan’s Palace and forts, and add shopping or dinner time.
“We absolutely loved our tour! We had a super nice guide who took a lot of time to show us around the main sights. Our highlight was for sure shopping at the local market where we got some nice local spices and tea! Absolutely would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Muscat.”
Meet your driver in Muscat Airport’s arrival hall, find your name on a banner, get help with luggage, and ride privately to a hotel, home, or other city address. The English-speaking driver can explain Muscat sights during the roughly 30-minute transfer.
“Tudo ok! Motorista muito cordial, estava esperando no lugar combinado. Nos comunicamos previamente por whatsapp. Chegada tranquila, veículo ok em boas condições.”
You get a private Muscat to Dubai ride for up to four people, with pickup at your stated location and a driver holding a name card. The advertised trip takes about five hours, includes a rest stop if needed, and may include useful extras such as Wi-Fi. Allow extra patience for the Oman-UAE border.
“DO NOT use this company! I was traveling alone and wanted to go through Oman to Dubai, so thought this would be a good / safe option. The driver was very nice in advance coordinating, but the day of the transfer was a nightmare! The picRead more”
Explore Muscat with a private English-speaking guide and transfer, visiting Muttrah Souq, the Corniche, Mutrah Fort, Al Alam Palace, and a mountain viewpoint. Guides such as Ahmed, Ali, Saud, and Khamis tailor the pace. Dinner at Rozana or Bait Al Luban is optional.
“Saud was a great tour guide and fulfilled all our wishes. We booked the tour very spontaneously, and everything went smoothly in terms of communication. We’ll definitely book here again next time we’re around.”
Meet your Oman Tour driver at Muscat Airport, identified by a paper with your passenger names, then ride privately to your Muscat destination in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard WiFi. The transfer lasts about 30 minutes and suits groups of up to four, but confirm the distance and pickup details before arrival.
“Great coordination from our driver. Our flight got delayed twice and eventually we arrived the day after. Our driver was accommodating and picked us up the next day.”
Meet your professional driver outside Seeb International Airport and ride privately to a centrally located Muscat hotel. You get an air-conditioned sedan or minivan, luggage help, up to 60 minutes of flight-waiting time, and service around the clock. Choose your hotel group carefully when booking.
“When I came through security my driver was waiting with a sign with "miss Judith". I didn't have to wait at all. He drove me to my hotel in a nice car by a safe way. I would recommend this service to other travelers as well.”
Arrange a private Salalah Airport transfer with an English-speaking driver, a name sign in the arrival hall, bottled water, luggage help, and a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The service covers airport arrivals and departures, with drivers such as Ameen offering a brief introduction to the area on the way.
“Driver was waiting for me with my name written on a paper. Very polite and helpful. Tried to give me some information about the areas we were passing through.”
Travel privately from Muscat or another agreed pickup point to Jabal Al Akhdar in about two hours. Your driver handles the road, timing, and direct drop-off at places such as Anantara or Alila. Expect a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, snacks, flight-change help, and useful Oman tips along the way.
“I contacted Oman taxi one day before my arrival, they provided quick service and sorted me immediately.”
Arrange a private, air-conditioned 4WD ride from Muscat to Wadi Shab with Star Tours Oman. Your professional driver drops you at the wadi, waits in the parking area, and returns you to Muscat. The driver does not enter the wadi, so plan your walk, swim, food, and timing independently.
“Our guide Ahmed was informative and superb friendly . . We booked our trip to Wadi shab one of the best wadis I visited in Oman . I highly recommend Star Tours Oman. Amazing trip . Thank you”
Meet your driver in Muscat International Airport’s passenger hall, where your name will be displayed on a sign. Ride in a private, clean vehicle to your Muscat hotel, or travel back to the airport for departure. The service covers groups of up to seven and takes about 30 minutes.
“Great service to and from airport. He explained about the different buildings in the city. Very friendly!”
Pick a gorge, a dune field or a stretch of coast.
