Muscat Airport (MCT) Car Hire

Any additional authorised drivers must appear at the time of rental and meet age and driving licence requirements. An additional charge of 3.00 OMR per day for each additional authorised driver will be added to the cost of the rental, unless other contractual conditions apply.

Minimum age to rent- 23 to 29 years old for car groups Economy to Compact, Intermediate-Midsize and 30 years old for Standard and above. No young driver fee applies.
Maximum Age to rent- 70 years old

Vehicles can be driven in U.A.E. Ferry crossings with the vehicle are not permitted. A cross-border fee of 45.00 OMR per hire applies.
In all cases, customers must inform the hire branch of their intention to leave the country with the vehicle and will require authorisation. Customers are required to inform the hire branch about any cross-border travel at least 48 hours in advance and provide a copy of their driving licence and passport. The passports of non-GCC nationals must also have a valid and stamped visa.
The border crossing permit will be provided at the hire counter upon pick-up.
Unauthorised cross-border travel will result in a breach of contract and incur a penalty charge of 100.00 OMR.

Our standard damage waiver cover provides excess coverage for damage to the body of the rental vehicle and/or theft. It does not cover damage to the tyres during the rental. If not included in your reservation, a daily fee depending on the car group rented is applicable for the Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). If CDW is included or purchased, the renter will be responsible for an excess-deductible of 150.00 OMR in case of damage caused to the rental vehicle. A police report is mandatory for all insurance claims. In the absence of a police report, the renter is responsible for the entire damage repair cost.

If the car is collected at one location and then dropped off at a different location a one-way fee to cover the cost of returning the car to the original location will apply. 72 hours prior notification is required for all one-way rentals. Should the rental vehicle be dropped off at a location other than the one originally agreed without notification; the customer will incur a penalty fee of 100.00 OMR. 

When you pick your car up, the fuel tank will be full or partly full. The customer is expected to replace the fuel you’ve used or a refuelling service fee will be charged. The service fee is  2.00 OMR plus the cost of the missing fuel based on market rates, approximately 0.220 Baisa per liter, but please note that market rates can fluctuate.

Acceptable Methods of Payment-

Credit Cards accepted are American Express, Visa, and MasterCard. Approved Vouchers and Cash when supported with a valid credit card are accepted.
Security Deposits- Rental deposit which is held on the customer's credit card will consist of the cost of the rental, fuel and damage waiver excess which amounts to 150.00 OMR for all car groups.

Basic roadside assistance is provided by AAA free of charge. This service includes tow up to 100 kilometers to the nearest service facility. Battery charge, flat tire replacement, fuel delivery, door unlocking service and minor roadside repairs. Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and the AAA Emergency number is 968 93877124.

Renter Requirements- Drivers license must have been held for at least one year. Holders of an International Driving License are required to also show their Passport at the time of  rental as an additional form of identification.