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

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in February
Estimated hotel price
€64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in February
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 18h 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 18h 30m.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,699 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,145 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (407 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (657 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (588 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (573 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (383 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monastir

Average rates range from around €54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

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Marina Cap Monastir- Appart'hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€28+
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Delphin El Habib
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€41+
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Hotel Mezri
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€23+
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Royal Thalassa Monastir
5 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€72+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Expect to pay €0.76 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 €9.04 and €12.05.

Expect to pay €0.76 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 €9.04 and €12.05.

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