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 March
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in March
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 Avis, 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 Avis, among others, in Tunis.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,246 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,365 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,535 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,757 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,152 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (660 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (590 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (388 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (581 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monastir

Average rates range from around $61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $77 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 (9, 1034 reviews)
$84+
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Marina Cap Monastir- Appart'hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1967 reviews)
$30+
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Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, 695 reviews)
$66+
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Regency Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.4, 743 reviews)
$65+
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Delphin El Habib
4 stars
Good (7.1, 230 reviews)
$48+
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Hotel Mezri
3 stars
Good (7, 862 reviews)
$22+
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Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs $34 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monastir costs $34 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Compact (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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