Monastir travel guide
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You're Going to Love Monastir
With a population of 71,546, Monastir is the largest city in Monastir, Tunisia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monastir has to offer.
When to visit Monastir
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monastir in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Monastir, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United States departs from New York and takes around 19h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Tunis.
Airlines serving Monastir
Where to stay in Monastir
From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Thalassa Monastir to great affordable options like the Sahara Beach Aquapark, Monastir offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $118 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir
Most booked hotels in Monastir
Renting a car in Monastir
Renting a car in Monastir costs $48 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Monastir.
Expect to pay $3.07 per gallon in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $36.79 and $49.06. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Economy (Fiat Punto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.