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
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 22h 10m.

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 Avis 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 22h 10m.

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 Avis and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tunis.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,678 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,435 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,810 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,402 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (446 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 $66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 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, 1187 reviews)
$111+
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Marina Cap Monastir Appart Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2190 reviews)
$36+
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Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, 1076 reviews)
$73+
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Hotel El Habib Monastir
4 stars
Good (7.1, 203 reviews)
$49+
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Vincci Helya Beach
4 stars
Good (6.2, 69 reviews)
$61+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, 392 reviews)
$43+
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Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs $58 per day, on average, or $289 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, 49% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monastir costs $58 per day, on average, or $289 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, 49% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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