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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monastir travel guide

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

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in February
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in February
Estimated hotel price
$136
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.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,483 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,123 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,540 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,517 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,327 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (636 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (436 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (624 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 $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

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Marina Cap Monastir- Appart'hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$67+
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Hotel El Habib Monastir
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$98+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$108+
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Houda Golf Beach & Aquapark
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$108+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Expect to pay $1.47 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 $17.55 and $23.39. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.47 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 $17.55 and $23.39. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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