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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 129
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 25h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monroe, followed by Train. The train journey from Monroe to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around S$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 194 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Monroe takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about S$ 84 for a journey of 322 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 25h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Monroe, followed by Train. The train journey from Monroe to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around S$ 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Raleigh, which is about 194 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Greenville, the bus ride to Monroe takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Raleigh, the ticket costs about S$ 84 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,157 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (994 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 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$ 1.46 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$ 17.44 and S$ 23.26. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.46 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$ 17.44 and S$ 23.26. The most frequently booked car type in Monroe is Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.