Monroe travel guide
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You're Going to Love Monroe
With a population of 32,797, Monroe is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States.
When to visit Monroe
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monroe in July, when the average temperature is 26 °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 0 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Monroe, with an average rainfall of 72 mm.
How to Get to Monroe
Plane
Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 28 miles from Monroe. The shortest flight to Monroe from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lynchburg, expect to pay about $87 for a 4h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 24 miles from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 215 miles and will cost you around $63. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 240 miles.
Airlines serving Monroe
Where to stay in Monroe
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe
Hiring a car in Monroe
Expect to pay $1.74 per litre in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.