With a population of 32,797, Monroe is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Monroe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monroe in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Monroe, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 28 miles from Monroe. Concord Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from Chicago and takes around 2h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 2h 58m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about $57 for a 5h 37m trip.
Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 24 miles from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including CoachRun, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 165 miles and will cost you around $67. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 240 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.
Renting a car in Monroe costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.