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
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.
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 Abu Dhabi and takes around 24h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around AED 95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about AED 95 for a 2h 54m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Raleigh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Megabus, CoachRun and FlixBus. From Greenville, the bus ride to Monroe takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Asheville, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Monroe
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 AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.