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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 17,304, Monroe is a must-see destination in Washington, 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.

When to visit Monroe

Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monroe in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Monroe, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Monroe

Plane

When flying to Monroe, you’ll arrive at Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Monroe include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 24 miles from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Everett, the bus ride to Monroe takes 60 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Monroe, you’ll arrive at Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Monroe include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 24 miles from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Everett, the bus ride to Monroe takes 60 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Monroe

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Monroe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Evergreen Inn and Suites and Best Western Sky Valley Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Most booked hotels in Monroe

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Silver Cloud Hotel - Mukilteo Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 842 reviews)
$195+
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Staybridge Suites Everett - Paine Field
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 328 reviews)
$176+
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Monroe Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 111 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Sky Valley Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 217 reviews)
$151+
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Evergreen Inn and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 495 reviews)
$147+
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Hilton Garden Inn Seattle North/Everett
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 286 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Monroe

Renting a car in Monroe costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Monroe.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monroe costs $47 per day, on average, or $93 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Monroe.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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