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

Monastir travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monastir

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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monastir has to offer.

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in February
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in February
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 5h 35m.

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 Budget and OtoQ Car Rental, 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 5h 35m.

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 Budget and OtoQ Car Rental, among others, in Enfidha.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,377 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (213 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (687 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (608 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (408 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (606 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 £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Marina Cap Monastir- Appart'hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Delphin El Habib
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£43+
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Vincci Helya Beach
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£55+
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Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Monastir

Hiring a car in Monastir costs £42 per day, on average, or £295 if you want to hire it for 7 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 £0.66 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 £7.81 and £10.41. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Monastir costs £42 per day, on average, or £295 if you want to hire it for 7 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 £0.66 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 £7.81 and £10.41. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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