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 4 miles 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 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and CAMEL, 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 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 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and CAMEL, among others, in Tunis.

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,019 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (688 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (613 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (409 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (611 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 $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1105 reviews)
$210+
Marina Cap Monastir- Appart'hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2079 reviews)
$47+
Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 943 reviews)
$138+
Delphin El Habib
4 stars
Good (7, 224 reviews)
$57+
Vincci Helya Beach
4 stars
Good (6.6, 72 reviews)
$73+
Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, 386 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs $68 per day, on average, or $341 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, 19% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Monastir, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Monastir costs $68 per day, on average, or $341 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, 19% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Monastir, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.