Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
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 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 Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 83 for a 5h 37m 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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 290 km and will cost you around C$ 207. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 386 km.

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 Cary takes 2h 54m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Atlanta, expect to pay about C$ 83 for a 5h 37m 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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 290 km and will cost you around C$ 207. From Chamblee, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

KLM
Good (1,433 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,436 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,520 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,442 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monroe

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe and Best Western Inn & Suites - Monroe.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe

Most booked hotels in Monroe

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Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Monroe
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Quality Inn & Suites Monroe
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 70+
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Red Roof Inn & Suites Monroe, Nc
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 77+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 78+
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Renting a car in Monroe

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.