Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 3 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
C$ 42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 42
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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 17h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 130 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of SGF Tunisia and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tunis.

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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 17h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 130 km from Monastir. You’ll find branches of SGF Tunisia and Ok Mobility, among others, in Tunis.

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,365 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,543 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,392 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (445 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (624 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 C$ 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monastir

Most booked hotels in Monastir

Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
Marina Cap Monastir- Appart'hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 51+
Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
Vincci Helya Beach
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
Amir Palace
4 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 66+

Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 145 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.36 and C$ 19.15.

Renting a car in Monastir costs C$ 48 per day, on average, or C$ 145 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 per litre in Monastir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.36 and C$ 19.15.