Some of the most varied and unspoiled scenery in the Arabian Peninsula awaits visitors to the rapidly developing country of Oman, which is only four or five hours away from Abu Dhabi and Dubai by car rental in Oman. Cheap car hire in Oman is very easy to find, as is cheap gas, and is the most efficient way to explore much of Oman’s natural beauty.

The most modern highways and most recognizable places to get car hire in Oman are both situated in the city of Muscat, Oman’s capital. Sur and Nizwa are two other major cities in Oman which can be reached directly by four lane highways, but Sur and Muscat are also connected by a more scenic road along the seaside.

Other popular excursions off the beaten path by car rental in Oman include the many two lane roads along Oman’s equally numerous rugged mountains, and journeys through Oman’s many unsealed river valley roads called wadis. Since flash floods and blowing sand dunes are frequent along wadis, a four wheel drive is strongly recommended to anyone wishing to explore them.

Driving in groups of two or three vehicles is another recommended suggestion for expeditions to wadis, and visitors to these isolated desert areas should also bring plenty of extra water and gas. Cell phone reception in much of Oman outside of its bigger cities can also be difficult to obtain.

Wearing headscarves is another precaution female drivers should take to avoid being followed by local men, and stray camels can be a common sight on Oman’s roads at night. Visitors who take the proper precautions to these risks, however, will enjoy the road trip of a lifetime while driving by cheap car hire in Oman.