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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (631 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (428 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (627 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 $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $267 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 Hôtel
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$70+
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Hotel El Habib Monastir
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$109+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$127+
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Houda Golf Beach & Aquapark
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$89+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. 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 Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. 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 Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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