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
€88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
€88
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 Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about €18 for a 2h 54m 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 Atlanta, the bus ride to Monroe takes 467 km and will cost you around €36. From Richmond, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 587 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 Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about €18 for a 2h 54m 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 Atlanta, the bus ride to Monroe takes 467 km and will cost you around €36. From Richmond, the ticket costs about €32 for a journey of 587 km.

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (936 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (483 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,961 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,845 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,641 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 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 €0.97 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 €11.58 and €15.43. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.58 and €15.43. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.