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

Monroe travel guide

Monroe Tourism | Monroe Guide

You're Going to Love Monroe

With a population of 32,797, Monroe is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Monroe to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Monroe

Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 18h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $129 for a 7h 41m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Monroe takes 250 miles and will cost you around $109. From Wilmington, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 375 miles.

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 18h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $129 for a 7h 41m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Atlanta, the bus ride to Monroe takes 250 miles and will cost you around $109. From Wilmington, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 375 miles.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monroe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Hiring a car in Monroe

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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