4×4 rental in Muscat, Oman
The best 4×4 rental agencies in Muscat and our tips for driving in Oman
In this article, you will find all our tips for renting a 4×4 in Oman: which model? At what price? road conditions, insurance, etc. We also share with you our selection of the best and most reliable rental agencies.
- If you’re planning a road trip to Oman, we recommend the book OMAN OFF-ROAD
- Find out more about travelling to Oman in this article.
4×4 travel in Oman
Oman boasts an incredible diversity of landscapes: from wadis lost in the mountains to white sand dunes jutting out into the sea, a vast desert plain covers most of central Oman and several high mountain ranges (Jebel ach-Chams, 3,009m) stretch along its north and southeast coasts. There are few paved roads (outside Muscat city) and they connect the major cities (Muscat, Nizwa, Salalah). To stay on these main roads is to miss out on the beauty and diversity of the country’s landscapes. For access to remote and wild areas, 4-wheel drive is essential. You can also cross the country by motorcycle, mountain bike or on foot. Wilderness camping is permitted , so you can enjoy a starry sky free of light pollution. Drinking water points are available in all villages.
In Oman, there are thousands of trails to explore. We recommend you buy the book Oman Off-road, a real nugget offering a selection of 38 4×4 trails across the country. Visit our article to discover an itinerary optimized for two weeks, based on the various trips we’ve made there. It was largely inspired by the book Oman Off Road.
Which 4×4 to rent for your trip to Oman?
There are many 4×4 manufacturers and models, but not all of them are present in Oman. So you don’t get lost, we’ve put together an article on the best 4×4 rentals. The leading brands in Oman are Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi. If you have a problem during your road-trip with one of these brands, it will be easier to find a mechanic and parts than for other, less widespread brands.
To help you find a 4×4 for your trip to Oman, we put you in touch with trusted rental companies (see end of article). They offer 4x4s adapted to Oman’s trails. What’s more, you can rent a roof tent directly on your 4×4!
Driving rules in Oman
Be cautious and alert to the behavior of other drivers, especially in Muscat where traffic can be heavy. The main roads are rarely used. You’ll often be alone on the road!
4×4 rental insurance
Rental companies will usually offer you insurance. If your credit card does not include coverage, take out the insurance offered by the rental agency. They usually offer Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) protection, which covers part of the damage to the rental vehicle in the event of an incident. We also recommend that you set aside a small “repair” budget, as a simple puncture can happen very quickly!
Road conditions in Oman
As mentioned above, the roads are asphalted only on the main routes. On the other hand, to access mountainous and desert areas, you’ll need to travel on tracks of varying condition (sand, stones, etc.). For example, the tracks in the mountainous region south of Mascat are often covered with pebbles and rocks. Also, you’ll be driving on sandy tracks, so you’ll need to switch to 4-wheel drive and deflate your tires, as explained in our article How to drive on sand. Of course, you can also choose to do only easy trails!
Rent a 4×4 in Muscat
Muscat is, of course, where you’ll find the majority of rental agencies. There aren’t many rental companies specializing in off-road vehicles, but the market is growing. Here is a selection of very serious and professional rental companies.
You can choose between international rental agencies and those specializing in 4x4s equipped for off-road driving and independent travel (with roof tent, camping equipment and other services).
Rent a 4×4 or SUV in Muscat at the best price
On our first trip to Oman, we used RentalCars to find a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser at the best price. This tool allows you to find out market prices and find the best rental agencies thanks to the many verified reviews.
If you’re on a tight budget, or if you don’t need a vehicle equipped for independent travel, using this comparator can be a good solution!
For safe driving on Omani tracks, we recommend these vehicles, renowned for their reliability and robustness: Toyota Prado, Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Pajero.
Oliver – Fully equipped 4×4 with roof tent in Muscat
Oliver is a passionate and dedicated man. He created his rental agency to share his love of Oman with other travelers and enable them to travel independently. All our cars are recent and well-maintained. To make your trip as enjoyable as possible, Oliver provides camping equipment and roof tents for 2 to 3 people! A real bonus when you want to enjoy Oman’s magnificent trails in comfort!
Toyota Prado with roof tent
The Toyota Prado is one of the best 4x4s for off-road driving, and it's also very comfortable! What's more, it's easy to drive if you're new to 4x4 driving.
The Prado 2.7L is powerful enough for most of the trails in the Oman Off-road book, but if you want a more powerful car, Oliver also has a Prado 4.0L. Both have v6 petrol engines with automatic transmissions. These are 2018-2019 cars with 7 seats.
Price for Prado 2.7L: 63 OMR / day
Price for Prado 4.0L: 71 OMR / day
Price includes :
- Roof tent (2-3 people)
- Complete set of camping equipment for 2 people
- Complete installation
- Loading and cleaning of all camping equipment
- 200 km per day (additional km = 100 Baisa)
- Full insurance with 100 OMR deductible
- VAT included
Minimum rental period 7 days (adjustable on request)
Mitsubishi Pajero 3.5L with roof tent
The Mitsubishi Pajero offers superb off-road capabilities. It's easy to climb, so you can travel with confidence on any type of trail. It's a 2018-2019 3.5L petrol engine, with automatic transmission. Seating for 7.
Price: 67 OMR / day
Includes :
- Roof tent (2-3 people)
- Complete set of camping equipment for 2 people
- Complete installation
- Loading and cleaning of all camping equipment
- 200 km per day (additional km = 100 Baisa)
- Full insurance with 100OMR deductible
- VAT included
Minimum rental period 7 days (adjustable on request)
Toyota Land Cruiser 4.0L with roof tent
The Toyota Land Cruiser is our favorite 4x4 for off-road driving: it's powerful, reliable and very comfortable! What's more, it's easy to drive if you're new to 4x4 driving. You can drive anywhere in Oman! This is a 2018-2019 4.0L petrol engine with automatic transmission. The car seats 7.
Price: 77 OMR / day
including :
- Roof tent (2-3 people)
- Complete set of camping equipment for 2 people
- Complete installation
- Loading and cleaning of all camping equipment
- 200 km per day (additional km = 100 Baisa)
- Full insurance with 100OMR deductible
- VAT included
Minimum rental period 7 days (adjustable on request)
4x4 roof tents
Dimensions 240×140 cm – 120cm high
Suitable for 2-3 people
High-quality waterproof and rip-stop poly-cotton fabric
Mattress: 60 mm thick
Windows with mosquito screens on 4 sides
Sturdy aluminum ladder
Easy to assemble in 3 minutes
Bivouac equipment
The following items are included in the 4×4 + roof tent package:
Chairs, table, cooler, water canister, pillows, bed sheet, solar shower, shovel, tow rope, tool box, battery lamp, solar lamp, batteries, gas stove, cartridges, lighter, wash basin, can opener, peeler, corkscrew, cups, plates, bowls, cutting board, knives, forks, picks, pots, pan, salad bowl.
On request we can supply :
Ground tent, sleeping bags, sand boards, OMAN OFF-ROAD book, jerrycan, air compressor.
Reviews ★★★★★
Dear Oliver, first of all, thanks for your great support in making it possible to have such a great time in Oman. Our rooftop tent adventure was the highlight of our trip to Oman. We had never driven a 4×4 or used a roof tent before but it was all so easy. Oliver could not have been more helpful. Before we started he gave us plenty of great recommendations and insider tips and the confidence to make the most of the trip. The 4×4 vehicle, roof tent and camping gear were all top class. Mountains, canyons, desert, wadis, beaches…Oman has it all. We’ll be back but for longer next time….10/10…!!
Practical info
Insurance for additional driver: 2 OMR (per day)
Cars are authorized and capable of going on track
Cars are fully insured with a 100 OMR deductible.
Additional km = 0.22 EUR
High season (from November 20 to January 7): 5 more OMR per day
Contact Oliver by clicking here
Raj – Rugged 4×4 with roof tent
Raj has a vast fleet of 4x4s, from the Toyota RAV4 for the more economical to the Toyota Prado for the more adventurous.
It offers optional off-road insurance, which may be of interest to those wishing to explore the trails in the “Oman off-road” guide! Don’t hesitate to contact him via the contact form below.
Price shown all inclusive: VAT and CDW insurance included (more information on insurance in the “Useful Information” tab).
During high season (December 10 to January 10), all 4×4 rental prices increase by 5 omr per day.
| Type of vehicle | Price / day (OMR) | Price / week (OMR) | Price per excess KM (OMR/km) |
| Nissan Xtrail ♦ mini-4×4 ♦ | 27 | – | 0.08 |
| Toyota RAV4 ♦ mini-4×4 ♦ | 27 | – | 0.08 |
| Toyota Prado | 46 | 276 | 0.10 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 46 | 276 | 0.10 |
| Nissan Xterra | 46 | 276 | 0.10 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 46 | 276 | 0.10 |
| Mitsubishi Montero | 46 | 276 | 0.10 |
| Toyota LandCruiser | 55 | – | 0.10 |
⇒ 200 km/day or 1200 km/week included
⇒ Example of calculation for a 10-day rental of a Toyota Prado: one week at 276 OMR + 3 days at 46 OMR/day.
The total is 276 + 46*3 = 414 OMR. (including 1800 km)
⇒ Only the “Intimate” roof tent is available on ♦ mini-4×4 ♦
Optional: choose your own roof tent (prices in OMR)
| Type | Size | Installation | First 10 days | After 10 days | After 20 days |
| Two Adults Rooftent Intimate | 1.2 m x 1.9 m | 40 | 10 | 7,5 | 5 |
| Two Adults Rooftent 1A | 1.4 m x 2.4 m | 50 | 12,5 | 10 | 7,5 |
| Two Adults + 2 Children Rooftent “2A | 1.9 m x 2.1 m | 60 | 15 | 12,5 | 10 |
*There is a one-off cost for installation: 40 OMR.
⇒ For example, 14 days rental for a Toyota Prado with an “Intimate” roof:
– 552 OMR for the rental of a Toyota Prado (CDW insurance and 2400 km included)
– 170 OMR for 14 days of roof rental (40 omr installation + 10 days at 10 omr/day + 4 days at 7.5 omr/day)
TOTAL: 722 OMR (51.5 OMR/day) -> BEST PRICE for a powerful 4×4 with roof in OMAN 🙂 .
⇒ For example, 10 days rental for a Toyota RAV4 with an “Intime” roof:
– 270 OMR for 10 days’ rental of a Toyota RAV4 (including 1,800 km)
– 140 OMR for 10 days of roof rental (40 OMR installation + 10 days at 10 OMR/day)
TOTAL: 410 OMR (41 OMR/day) -> BEST PRICE for an SUV with roof tents in OMAN 🙂
All roof tents come with a camping kit (see roof tent packages).
Useful information
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a 25% prepayment.
There are 2 types of insurance:
- CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) insurance is already included in the advertised prices.
It includes off-road insurance, theft protection, etc., and will reduce the deductible from 300 OMR to 150 OMR (per accident). - Full protection insurance is 4 OMR per day, which includes off-road insurance, CDW (collision/damage/waiver), theft protection, and more.
In the event of an accident, the renter pays nothing (no deductible). - If the renter does not wish to take out insurance and has a major accident (each), the renter must bear the accident costs = 300 OMR (per accident), and if the accident is minor, we will coordinate with the garage and invoice you for the amount of the necessary repairs. However, these charges only apply if the tenant is responsible for the accident. If the tenant is not at fault, there is no charge, but he must obtain a final police report. Please deduct 6 OMR per day (the price of CDW insurance) if you choose this option.
Others :
- Damage to tires is not covered by insurance. Consequently, if a tire bursts or punctures and cannot be repaired, the cost of a new tire will have to be borne by the lessee.
- Additional driver surcharge = 2 OMR per day.
- Baby seat = 2 OMR per day
- If the vehicle is returned dirty, a supplement of 5 OMR, or more depending on the degree of dirtiness, will be charged.
- Parking fees and other fines are the responsibility of the tenant.
- Border crossing insurance = Vehicles cannot be driven into the United Arab Emirates without our prior authorization. Insurance for crossing the border into the United Arab Emirates costs 15 OMR per trip and is valid for 7 days. Other fees may apply. We will provide insurance and a letter of authorization to bring the vehicle to the United Arab Emirates. We’ll need copies of the driver’s license and passport of the person taking the vehicle across the border.
Roof tent packages
- Rooftent “Intimate” + all camping equipment
- This is the smallest type. The tent measures 1.2 m wide x 1.9 m long.
- Suitable for a “romantic” couple or an adult.
- This tent is the easiest to set up and take down of all our tents.
- Roof top Tent Type 1A + all camping equipment
- The tent measures 1.4 m wide x 3.1 m long. The actual size of the mattress is 1.4 m x 2.4 m.
- Suitable for two adults.
- Roof top Tent Type 2A + all equipment
- Rigid shell. Side-opening roof tent
- 1.9 m wide x 2.1 m long.
- Suitable for two adults + two children up to approx. 12 years.
All roof tents come with the following camping equipment:
- Sleeping bags + silk sleeping bag liners (on request) + mattress + camping mat + chairs + table
- Rechargeable LED lights + Cool box (not a battery-killing electric box) + Water canister + Pressurized hot water shower
- Shovel + Gas stove with gas bottle. It’s a large gas cylinder, not a tiny gas can.
- Frying pan + Saucepan + Kettle + Knives and forks + Plates, bowls and cups + Cutting board + Wash bowl + Useful kitchen utensils
Reviews ★★★★★
We had a great time with Raj’s car. The equipment was a bit worn down but everything was working and Raj had thought of everything. We got a great instruction about using the car and the route. Sadly we had to make use of the insurance but Raj took care of everything and we didn’t have any problems. We recommend renting a car from Raj and enjoying a trip through Oman. We had a lot of fun when riding through the land with this car.
From the first contact the communication was very good. Clear communication and quick responses. The handover of the car with roof tent was good. We have used the car and the equipment with a lot of pleasure. Setting up the tent was very easy and done in a few minutes.
Nous venons de passer trois semaines incroyables à Oman, et cela n’aurait pas été possible sans la location de 4×4 équipé avec le pack camping. L’expérience a été tout simplement fantastique !
Dès le premier contact avec Raj, le service a été exceptionnel. Raj a été très réactif et à l’écoute de notre trip, nous conseillant sur le meilleur itinéraire et les équipements nécessaires pour notre aventure. Le véhicule était en excellent état, parfaitement adapté pour les routes variées d’Oman, des dunes de sable aux routes de montagne. Malgré un problème mécanique (ça arrive !) Raj à su rapidement nous venir en aide pour que nous puissions profiter du voyage.
Tout était inclus, des duvets, douche aux ustensiles de cuisine, ce qui a rendu notre voyage encore plus agréable.
En plus d’un prix très correct pour la durée de la location, nous avons particulièrement apprécié la flexibilité et la gentillesse de Raj. Il a vraiment fait en sorte que tout soit facile et agréable.
Je recommande vivement cette location à quiconque souhaite explorer Oman de manière autonome. Une expérience à ne pas manquer !
Very good experience with Raj, serious and super responsive, the cars are in very good condition and this made the camping adventure in Oman fantastic!
Merci Raj pour tout !
4×4 de qualité, tente et tout l’équipement nécessaire pour le séjour! Aucun problème.
Raj échange facilement par Whatsapp, très disponible et arrangeant. Il est passioné.
Merci encore