Monroe travel guide
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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
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. The shortest flight to Monroe from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 23h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greenville takes 2h 43m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $47 for a 2h 46m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Monroe is to pick up a car hire from Charlotte, which is about 38 km from Monroe. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Wanda Coach. From Raleigh, the bus ride to Monroe takes 266 km and will cost you around $57. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 386 km.
Airlines serving Monroe
Where to stay in Monroe
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Charlotte/Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monroe
Hiring a car in Monroe
Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23. 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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.