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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Monroe to see all of its attractions.
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.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 30m and costs around RM 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about RM 132 for a 2h 46m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Myrtle Beach, which is about 210 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Myrtle Beach.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Greensboro, the bus ride to Monroe takes 145 km and will cost you around RM 405. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about RM 428 for a journey of 266 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
Hiring a car in Monroe
Expect to pay RM 4.85 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 58.16 and RM 77.54. 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 car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.