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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Monroe has to offer.
When to visit Monroe
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.
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 44 km from Monroe. The shortest flight to Monroe from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 02m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about C$ 36 for a 2h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 38 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Concord, the bus ride to Monroe takes 48 km and will cost you around C$ 55. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about C$ 89 for a journey of 394 km.
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
Expect to pay C$ 1.44 per litre in Monroe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91.