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 November
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in November
Estimated hotel price
$84
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 7 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United States departs from Oakland and takes around 31h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 130 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ok Mobility, 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 center. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United States departs from Oakland and takes around 31h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 130 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tunis.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,520 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,116 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,323 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (234 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (636 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (433 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (622 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 $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1157 reviews)
$135+
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Marina Cap Monastir Appart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2149 reviews)
$39+
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Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, 1016 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel El Habib Monastir
4 stars
Good (7.1, 217 reviews)
$60+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, 387 reviews)
$64+
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Houda Golf Beach & Aquapark
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 97 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs $62 per day, on average, or $312 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Monastir.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat Tipo or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monastir costs $62 per day, on average, or $312 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Monastir.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat Tipo or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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