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A  Guide to Muscat Airport

Muscat has developed to reach the top of the list of developed cities in Oman; this growing city also boasts of having all basic services and amenities that are needed to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of all international travellers and visitor who land in the Muscat airport on a yearly basis.  Muscat has beautiful sandy beaches, forts, museums and monumental mosques and these are some of the things that contribute to its beauty and traditional charm. However, not everybody who goes to Muscat plans to have a holiday of a lifetime. Muscat is also Oman’s official commercial capital thus making it the country’s main business hub.

Business Travel In Muscat

The business carried out in Muscat contributes greatly to the general economy of Oman; most companies related to the export sector, petroleum, fisheries and housing are based in Muscat.  That is why it is not surprising to find out that a significant number of people who go through Muscat airport on a daily basis are business men or corporate employees who come to Muscat to represent major global companies. Most people who make business related trips to Muscat prefer to rent cars rather than rely on public transportation.

Muscat airport has built a reputation around the fact that it is quite orderly in terms of arrivals and departures. Being a busy airport, there are several services offered within and around the airport that will prove welcoming and will make you stay in Muscat more pleasant. Some of the services include restaurants, gift shops, hotels and car hire services. This means that even if you had not fully planned your trip to Muscat in advance you will get everything you need at the airport.

Car Hire in Muscat

The prices at which these vehicles are rented by car rental companies are greatly subsidized in order to ensure a good customer base. This is the only way these car rental companies can stay afloat; there are several car rental companies in Muscat and subsidized rates is a way for them to deal with the competition. Another strategy they are using is providing additional services. Car rental provides the most perfect alternative for transportation in Muscat especially for corporate employees who are in Muscat for business. Buying each of their employees a vehicle to use for the time they spend in Muscat may prove to be a very expensive affair for their business.

As mentioned above, Muscat is the main business hub of Oman so in some cases corporate companies may send their employees to Muscat for long-term periods. Muscat airport car rental also comes in handy in this case because you are allowed to choose the specific number of years they desire to rent the vehicle. You can even choose the specific model and type of the car you require. However, it should be noted that the fee you will be required to pay for the leased vehicle depends on the model, type of the car and also the period you will be renting it for. So it is important to ensure that you make a smart choice in this case.

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