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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monroe travel guide

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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
AED 349
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 349
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 3h 13m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about AED 220 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 194 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Monroe takes 386 km and will cost you around AED 261. From Richmond, the ticket costs about AED 331 for a journey of 571 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 20h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 3h 13m and costs around AED 99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about AED 220 for a 5h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 194 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Monroe takes 386 km and will cost you around AED 261. From Richmond, the ticket costs about AED 331 for a journey of 571 km.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,918 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monroe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Hiring a car in Monroe

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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