Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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
S$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 58m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about S$ 39 for a 2h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 290 km and will cost you around S$ 167. From Savannah, the ticket costs about S$ 109 for a journey of 459 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 58m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about S$ 39 for a 2h 58m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 290 km and will cost you around S$ 167. From Savannah, the ticket costs about S$ 109 for a journey of 459 km.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (944 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 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

Hiring a car in Monroe

Expect to pay S$ 1.07 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 S$ 12.81 and S$ 17.08. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.07 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 S$ 12.81 and S$ 17.08. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.