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Taxis versus car rentals in Muscat ????
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SaharaDesert



Joined: 05 Nov 2008
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:10 am    Post subject: Taxis versus car rentals in Muscat ???? Reply with quote
Are there lots of taxis in Muscat ?
Are they metered ?

Does anyone know how much it costs to rent a basic car per month in Muscat ?
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Roses189



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've found taxis in Muscat to be expensive and often don't use the meter even if they have one. A basic car such as a Toyota Yaris should cost around RO175 a month but it pays to shop around.
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SaharaDesert



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
175 OR car rental per month ?
How current is that information?
Can I PM you ?
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Roses189



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes if course. Pm me. I handed my car in last week. Not in Muscat but it should be more competitive there. If not I can give you the details of who I hire from out of town
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EFL Educator



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 12:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Forget taxis and car rentals in Muscrat...I found travelling in a minivan or shuttle around the city to be easier, healthier and was able to save more money. Just find a place to stay near your college or school and you'll be fine Enjoy Oh Man!!!!
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Charlie123



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Always make sure to agree on the price of the ride before you get in the taxi. Unmetred taxis often charge a different price if you appear to be from a western country. Often, this price is much higher than for other nationalities. It is possible to negotiate, though (BEFORE you get in the cab). Also, it's possible to arrange for a taxi driver to pick you up and drop you off every day for a reasonable price. I know two university instructors who did this for an entire school year. It cost them 40 riyals a month for a 15 minute cab ride, each way. This was in Salalah, but I think Muscat would be similar.
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EFL Educator



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
We South Africans usually get charged less than other nationalities by minivan and Muscrat taxi drivers..I believe this is due to our being considered "Africans" so nationality does play a part in all this in Oh Man. Shocked
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 2:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm surprised Uber hasn't yet hit Oman.
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Tazz



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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veiledsentiments



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
nomad soul wrote:
I'm surprised Uber hasn't yet hit Oman.

I suspect that they haven't been allowed in because the government wants to make sure that all taxis are driven by Omanis.

VS
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nomad soul



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 18, 2016 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
veiledsentiments wrote:
nomad soul wrote:
I'm surprised Uber hasn't yet hit Oman.

I suspect that they haven't been allowed in because the government wants to make sure that all taxis are driven by Omanis.

I'm not promoting Uber; however, that shouldn't stop Omanis from working for the company as an option. Confused

By the way, I loved riding in the ladies/families-only taxis in the UAE. Cool
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