How much does it cost to travel to Oman?
You should plan to spend around $246 (﷼95) per day on your vacation in Oman. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.
Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:
- $84 (﷼32) on meals
- $68 (﷼26) on local transportation
- $130 (﷼50) on hotels
A one week trip to Oman for two people costs, on average, $3,443 (﷼1,325). This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.
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One Week
Per person
$4,473
﷼663
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2 Weeks
Per person
$3,443
﷼1,325
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One Month
Per person
$7,379
﷼2,840
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One Week
For a couple
$3,443
﷼1,325
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2 Weeks
For a couple
$6,887
﷼2,651
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One Month
For a couple
$14,757
﷼5,681
How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Oman cost?
A one week trip to Oman usually costs around $1,722 (﷼663) for one person and $3,443 (﷼1,325) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
A two week trip to Oman on average costs around $3,443 (﷼1,325) for one person and $6,887 (﷼2,651) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.
Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Oman will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.
A one month trip to Oman on average costs around $7,379 (﷼2,840) for one person and $14,757 (﷼5,681) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.
How much do package tours cost in Oman?
Organized tours are usually more expensive than independent travel, but offer convenience and peace of mind that your trip has been planned by a travel expert.
The average price for an organized tour package in Oman is $284 per day. While every tour varies by total price, length, number of destinations, and quality, this is the daily average price based on our analysis of available guided tours.
Independent Travel
Traveling Independently has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.
All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.
Is Oman expensive to visit?
Oman is a moderately priced destination to visit. It's about average with most other countries for travel costs. The prices for food, accommodation, and transportation are all fairly reasonable.
Within the Middle East, Oman is very expensive compared to the other countries. It is in the top 10% of countries in the Middle East for its travel costs. There are only a few countries as expensive or more expensive than Oman in the region.
For more details, see Is Oman Expensive?
How much money do I need for a trip to Oman?
The average Oman trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Oman travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.
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Category
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Cost
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Accommodation 1
(Double Occupancy)
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﷼50
($130)
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Local Transportation 1
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﷼26
($68)
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Food 2
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﷼32
($84)
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Entertainment 1
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﷼17
($45)
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Alcohol 2
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﷼2 -
5
($4 - 13)
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Accommodation Budget in Oman
Calculated from travelers like you
The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Oman is $65 (﷼25). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Oman is $130 (﷼50). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.
Looking for a hotel in Oman? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options.
Local Transportation Budget in Oman
Calculated from travelers like you
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The cost of a taxi ride in Oman is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $68 (﷼26) per person, per day, on local transportation in Oman.
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Local Transportation1
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
$68
﷼26
Food Budget in Oman
Calculated from travelers like you
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While meal prices in Oman can vary, the average cost of food in Oman is $84 (﷼32) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Oman should cost around $34 (﷼13) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Oman is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food2
Meals for one day
$84
﷼32
Entertainment Budget in Oman
Calculated from travelers like you
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Entertainment and activities in Oman typically cost an average of $45 (﷼17) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
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Entertainment1
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
$45
﷼17
Alcohol Budget in Oman
Calculated from travelers like you
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The average person spends about $8.54 (﷼3.29) on alcoholic beverages in Oman per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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Alcohol2
Drinks for one day
$8.54
﷼3.29
Last Updated: Sep 7, 2023
Oman On a Budget
Muscat Harbor, Oman
Like its neighbor the U.A.E., Oman has accumulated plenty of wealth through oil and this has led to a fairly stable and luxurious lifestyle for most of its citizens. But at the same time, Oman has held on to many of its traditional ways of life relating to the Bedouin people of this region of the Arabian Peninsula.
In Oman you will find many historical and cultural attractions, many of which have been recognized not just by world travelers, but also by UNESCO.
In Oman you will find modern luxury, good transportation infrastructure, amazing historical sites, beautiful natural destinations, quaint fishing villages, and exciting activities.
Oman is a terrific introduction to the Arab world as this smaller nation has plenty of modern conveniences, a fairly laid-back culture, delicious food, and a wealth of cultural activities.
We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.