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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 44 km from Monroe. The shortest flight to Monroe from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 27m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $80 for a 2h 43m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Monroe takes 700 km and will cost you around $90. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 700 km.

Plane

Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 44 km from Monroe. The shortest flight to Monroe from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 27m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Greenville, expect to pay about $80 for a 2h 43m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Monroe takes 700 km and will cost you around $90. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 700 km.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,116 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,848 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,377 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (932 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 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 $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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