With a population of 32,797, Monroe is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States.
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.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 37h 32m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monroe. The train journey from Monroe to Greensboro takes 1h 40m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cary, expect to pay about $39 for a 2h 54m trip.
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 Dollar and Alamo, among others, in Charlotte.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monroe, including Megabus, CoachRun and Tornado Bus. From Greensboro, the bus ride to Monroe takes 193 km and will cost you around $115. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $97 for a journey of 394 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Monroe and Super 8 by Wyndham Monroe.
Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.93 and $25.23. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.