Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monastir travel guide

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With a population of 71 546, Monastir is the largest city in Monastir, Tunisia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monastir has to offer.

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in November
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in November
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monastir in August, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Monastir, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Monastir

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car hire from Enfidha, which is about 56 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Avis, among others, in Enfidha.

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Monastir from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car hire from Enfidha, which is about 56 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Avis, among others, in Enfidha.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (366 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (556 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (511 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (634 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (368 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (280 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monastir

From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Thalassa Monastir to great affordable options like the Sahara Beach Aquapark Resort, Monastir offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

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Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Rosa Beach Thalasso & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£49+
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Houda Golf and Beach Club
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
£40+
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El Mouradi Skanes
4 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Hiring a car in Monastir costs £93 per day, on average, or £746 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay £0.65 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.69 and £10.25. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Monastir, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Monastir costs £93 per day, on average, or £746 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Monastir Habib Bourguiba.

Expect to pay £0.65 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.69 and £10.25. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Monastir, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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