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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monastir has to offer.

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
€64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
€64
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Monastir from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 30m.

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Monastir from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 15h 30m.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,375 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,078 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (377 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (638 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (568 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (525 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (314 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
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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 €80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

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Delphin Habib
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€34+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
€45+
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Houda Golf and Beach Club
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
€45+
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El Mouradi Skanes
4 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
€44+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Expect to pay €0.74 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 €8.86 and €11.81.

Expect to pay €0.74 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 €8.86 and €11.81.

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