Monastir travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monastir

With a population of 71,546, Monastir is the largest city in Monastir, Tunisia by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Monastir

Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monastir in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Monastir, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Monastir

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (7,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,728 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,119 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,594 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,621 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,985 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,618 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (865 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (530 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (608 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (322 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (563 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (783 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (336 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (318 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (337 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (463 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monastir

From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Thalassa Monastir to great affordable options like the Sahara Beach Aquapark Resort, Monastir offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

Houda Golf Beach & Aquapark
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$82+
Royal Thalassa Monastir
5 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$173+
El Mouradi Skanes
4 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
$78+

Hiring a car in Monastir

Expect to pay $1.36 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.23 and $21.64. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Uno or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.36 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $16.23 and $21.64. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Uno or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.