Dollar Rent A Car in Oman avoids increasing prices during financially-challenging summer

This year, Khareef is expected to attract even more visitors to Salalah, the capital of Dhofar, most of whom will be traveling from the surrounding GCC areas.

Goutam Chakraborty, General Manager, Dollar Rent A Car, Oman, said:

"Businesses in Oman have enjoyed the benefits of a high influx of tourists during the Khareef festival in previous years. However, Dollar Rent A Car is taking into consideration the fact that people in the region have experienced a challenging financial year. That's why we have elected to keep travel affordable by not bumping up prices during this period."

Khareef is the local term for 'monsoon,' when the winds that sweep across Dhofar during July and August cause the cooler waters in the Indian Ocean to rise and bring temperatures down to 25 degrees Celsius. The cool moisture-laden air causes a natural resurgence of plants, grass and trees, rendering the landscape into a lush, green oasis. This makes Salalah a perfect holiday destination of choice for GCC residents, looking for a break from the scorching summer heat. Salalah is a centre of natural heritage and art. There are several archeological sites and traditional souqs to explore throughout the year. Nature lovers are attracted to this part of Oman during and immediately after Khareef for the mist-soaked mountains, green-cloaked valleys, freshwater springs and waterfalls.

"As people in the region have tightened their belts his year, many will opt for a summer holiday destination closer to home," continued Chakraborty. "We see an increase in car rentals in cities in Oman and the UAE to Salalah, and are taking strategic measures to make our reliable and fully serviced car available for the visitors to Khareef."

Dollar Rent A Car will provide tourists with added services this Khareef, including tour assistance, free airport pick up and drop off in Oman, and one-way rentals to and from Salalah at no additional charge.