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. Monroe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Monroe
When to visit Monroe
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″.
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 Delta, WestJet, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Monroe departs from New York and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 58m 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 165 miles and will cost you around $119. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 290 miles.
Airlines serving Monroe
Where to stay in Monroe
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe
Most booked hotels in Monroe
Renting a car in Monroe
Renting a car in Monroe costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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, 2% more expensive than at Charlotte Douglas.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.