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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Monroe

Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 411
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 411
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Monroe in July, when the average temperature is 26 °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 0 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Monroe, with an average rainfall of 72 mm.

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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 28 miles from Monroe.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about RM 117 for a 3h 13m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Monroe takes 240 miles and will cost you around RM 303. From Richmond, the ticket costs about RM 424 for a journey of 355 miles.

Plane

Although Monroe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT), which is located 28 miles from Monroe.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 87 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about RM 117 for a 3h 13m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Chamblee, the bus ride to Monroe takes 240 miles and will cost you around RM 303. From Richmond, the ticket costs about RM 424 for a journey of 355 miles.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

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)
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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monroe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Hiring a car in Monroe

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Monroe, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 3.90 per litre in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 46.73 and RM 62.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Monroe, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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