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.

When to visit Monroe

Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
€87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
€87
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about €36 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 38 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, 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 370 km and will cost you around €66. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about €44 for a journey of 467 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about €36 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 38 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, 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 370 km and will cost you around €66. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about €44 for a journey of 467 km.

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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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 €0.96 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 €11.48 and €15.31. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.96 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 €11.48 and €15.31. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.