Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 5 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
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monastir in August, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Monastir, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of SGF Tunisia and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tunis.

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United States departs from New York and takes around 21h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of SGF Tunisia and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tunis.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (643 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,086 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (386 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (530 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (319 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 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 $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $76 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

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Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace IHG
5 stars
Excellent (9, 957 reviews)
$73+
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Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, 664 reviews)
$74+
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Delphin Habib
4 stars
Good (7.1, 232 reviews)
$46+
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Sentido Rosa Beach Thalasso & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.2, 138 reviews)
$52+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, 386 reviews)
$45+
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El Mouradi Skanes
4 stars
Okay (4.7, 509 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs $44 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09.

Renting a car in Monastir costs $44 per day, on average, or $219 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09.

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