Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 290
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 290
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 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 keddy by Europcar and SGF Tunisia, among others, in Tunis.

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 keddy by Europcar and SGF Tunisia, among others, in Tunis.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,157 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 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 AED 306 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 427 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

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Rosa Beach Thalasso & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 270+
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Houda Golf and Beach Club
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
AED 224+
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El Mouradi Skanes
4 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
AED 143+
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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 Compact (Peugeot 301 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 Compact (Peugeot 301 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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