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.
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″.
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 14h.
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 Avis and Hertz, among others, in Tunis.
Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Monastir costs $67 per day, on average, or $333 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, 6% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.
Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.79 and $49.06. Economy (Fiat Punto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Monastir, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.