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

Monroe travel guide

Monroe Tourism | Monroe Guide

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in May
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 44 km 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 38 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 44 km 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 38 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,305 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,624 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,008 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 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 (9.1, 468 reviews)
$129+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charlotte Monroe
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 86 reviews)
$133+
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Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 347 reviews)
$127+
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Quality Inn & Suites Monroe
2 stars
Good (7.1, 456 reviews)
$55+
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Rodeway Inn Monroe
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 170 reviews)
$52+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 413 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Monroe

Renting a car in Monroe costs $57 per day, on average, or $230 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Monroe.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monroe costs $57 per day, on average, or $230 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Monroe.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Buick Encore or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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