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Don’t forget to buy Omanian rial before you leave for Oman
Are you planning a holiday in Oman in the near future? This country will please you as it hides wonders in terms of landscapes, culture, natural beauty and the escape it will bring you during your stay. However, we always advise travellers to get as much information as possible about their destination country as it is important to be well informed, especially about the use of the local currency, which is the omani rial in Oman. You can of course use your credit cards for many payments but it is also suggested to bring some cash. This always helps, for tips or small payments for example. It is a good idea to do the eur omr exchange before you leave, as this will give you time to think about a budget and decide about the approximate amount of Omani rials you want.
Practical tips for planning your budget
Tipping is customary in Oman, especially for drivers, luggage handlers and guides. Allow about 2-5 Omani rial for a good tip. Be proactive and do your eur omr exchange in advance to have enough cash with you during your whole stay.
31 OMR per day will be enough to pay for accommodation, food and even a ticket. For a good traditional meal in a restaurant, which is not very expensive and which you will enjoy, expect to pay 3 OMR. This price can obviously increase depending on the choice of restaurant.
21 OMR
Average cost of a one night stay in Oman
9 OMR
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Oman
0.50 OMR
A public transport ticket
1.30 OMR
The price of a cup of coffee
5 OMR
Entrance fee to the National Museum of Oman
4 OMR
A portion of biryani
0.30 OMR/KM
A taxi ride
50 OMR
Visit to Petra for the day
Some suggestions
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The Wahiba sands desert will amaze you. It is an outstanding tourist attraction that you should definitely do. For a totally different experience, you can take advantage of the camps that have been set up.
The city of Muscat, home to the great Sultan Qaboos Mosque, is also worth a visit. With its mix of traditional and modern architecture, the setting is just magical. The mosque has many surprises in store for you, with large white minarets, flower mosaics, a crystal chandelier and beautiful gardens.
The turtle beach, Ras al Jinz surrounded by beautiful cliffs, you can, if you are lucky, witness the birth of small turtles or just swim!
Wadi Shab, a heavenly bathing place. A magnificent setting made of rocks, rivers and water of an exceptional colour.
Some facts about the Omani Rial
Denominations of the Omani Rial
Notes : 1 OMR, 5 OMR, 10 OMR, 20 OMR and 50 OMR
Coins : 5, 10, 25 and 50 baisas
The Omani rial was introduced by the Central Bank of Oman in 1977
As for the colours, the 100 Baisa notes are green, the 200 Baisa notes are blue, the 1/2 and 1 rial notes are purple and the 5 rial notes are red, the 10 rial notes are brown or blue, the 20 rial notes are blue and the 50 rial notes are also purple.
Why buy Omani rials from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup provides 30 years of expertise in monetary services to its clients and offers several foreign exchange bureaus across the UK with a wide range of 60 foreign currencies, including the Omani rial. When exchanging GBP OMR, be sure to check the Omani rial rate on our website as you will benefit from interesting rates and 0% commission. You will also be able to choose the home delivery service for £ 11.95 which allows you to allocate more time for your travel plans. With Change Group’s Buy-Back guarantee, if you have some travel money left, you can bring them back and we will buy them at the same purchase price when you first did your GBP OMR exchange.
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3. Receive travel money
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