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$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monroe in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 127
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 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around S$ 79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 86 for a 9h 22m 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 Sixt, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Monroe takes 781 km and will cost you around S$ 143. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about S$ 89 for a journey of 797 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 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Atlanta takes 5h 37m and costs around S$ 79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about S$ 86 for a 9h 22m 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 Sixt, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Monroe takes 781 km and will cost you around S$ 143. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about S$ 89 for a journey of 797 km.

Airports near Monroe

GSOGreensboro/H. Point
CAEColumbia Metropolitan
CLTCharlotte Douglas

Airlines serving Monroe

Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,184 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,941 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,281 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,259 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (207 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$ 1.50 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$ 17.98 and S$ 23.98. 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 (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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$ 17.98 and S$ 23.98. 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 (Buick Encore or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.