Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Monroe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monroe

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monroe has to offer.

When to visit Monroe

Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Monroe

Plane

Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 28 miles from Monroe. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monroe, followed by Train. The train journey from Monroe to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Monroe takes 90 miles and will cost you around $15. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 28 miles from Monroe. Greensboro/H. Point is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monroe, followed by Train. The train journey from Monroe to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

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 Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Monroe takes 90 miles and will cost you around $15. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,890 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,890 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,163 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (994 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monroe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe and Best Western Inn & Suites - Monroe.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Most booked hotels in Monroe

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Monroe By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 464 reviews)
$111+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charlotte Monroe
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 81 reviews)
$133+
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Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 345 reviews)
$115+
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Monroe
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 224 reviews)
$116+
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Quality Inn & Suites Monroe
2 stars
Good (6.9, 454 reviews)
$49+
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Rodeway Inn Monroe
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 173 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Monroe

Renting a car in Monroe costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Monroe.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monroe costs $56 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Monroe.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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