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 3 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 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.
How to Get to Monastir
Plane
When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car hire from Tunis, which is about 130 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Europcar, 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 Resort, Monastir offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 268 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir
Most booked hotels in Monastir
Hiring a car in Monastir
Expect to pay AED 2.98 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 AED 35.70 and AED 47.60. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Vento or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.