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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 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,084 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,450 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (444 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (631 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (428 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 $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 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)
$66+
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Hotel El Habib Monastir
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$106+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
$119+
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Houda Golf Beach & Aquapark
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Expect to pay $1.45 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 $17.35 and $23.13. 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 $1.45 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 $17.35 and $23.13. 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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