The country of Oman on the eastern shoreline of the Arabian peninsula is an unforgettable drive of four or five hours from Dubai by car hire in Oman. Exploring this rapidly growing Middle Eastern country by car rental in Oman is truly one of the most spectacular road trips this world has to offer.

Getting a cheap car hire in Oman is easier than driving from the United Arab Emirates because visitors must pay cash for the necessary visa to enter Oman in addition to departure taxes when leaving both Oman and the United Arab Emirates by car.

Oman’s capital city of Muscat is connected to the cities of Nizwa and Sur by modern four lane highways, and two lane mountain roads are also common. However, the most popular driving excursions in Oman are along the country’s many wadis, or unsealed roads in the valleys of river beds.

Four wheel drives are the most recommended car hire in Oman for driving through wadis, especially for off road excursions. The safest way to travel through the Oman desert is to drive in a caravan of no fewer than two or three vehicles with plenty of water and gas, and many wadis are also prone to flash flooding.

Other popular Oman driving destinations include the country’s rugged mountain roads and the coastal road between Muscat and Sur. Cell phone reception is very limited in Oman outside of the major cities, and driving in the country can be a risky undertaking, but those who take the proper precautions are rewarded with some of the world’s most spectacular scenery.