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. Monastir deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Monastir

Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monastir in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Monastir from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of SGF Tunisia and CAMEL, among others, in Tunis.

Plane

When flying to Monastir, you’ll arrive at Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Monastir from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Monastir is to pick up a car rental from Tunis, which is about 81 miles from Monastir. You’ll find branches of SGF Tunisia and CAMEL, among others, in Tunis.

Airports near Monastir

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Monastir

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 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$ 116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 157 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)
C$ 158+
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Hilton Skanes Monastir Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 159+
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Rosa Beach Thalasso & Spa
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Houda Golf and Beach Club
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 84+
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El Mouradi Skanes
4 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 54+
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Renting a car in Monastir

Renting a car in Monastir costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 132 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.13 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$ 13.46 and C$ 17.94. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Compact (Peugeot 301 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Punto or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Monastir costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 132 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.13 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$ 13.46 and C$ 17.94. The most frequently booked car type in Monastir is Compact (Peugeot 301 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Punto or similar) are, on average, 33% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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