Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kairouan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kairouan

With a population of 119 794, Kairouan is the largest city in Kairouan, Tunisia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kairouan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kairouan

Kairouan in June
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kairouan in June
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kairouan

Plane

Although Kairouan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 60 km from Kairouan. The shortest flight to Kairouan from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kairouan is to pick up a car hire from Enfidha, which is about 57 km from Kairouan. You’ll find branches of OtoQ Car Rental and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Enfidha.

Plane

Although Kairouan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Monastir Habib Bourguiba (MIR), which is located 60 km from Kairouan. The shortest flight to Kairouan from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Kairouan is to pick up a car hire from Enfidha, which is about 57 km from Kairouan. You’ll find branches of OtoQ Car Rental and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Enfidha.

Airports near Kairouan

MIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba
TUNTunis Carthage
SFASfax El Maou

Airlines serving Kairouan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kairouan

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £78 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kairouan

Hiring a car in Kairouan

Expect to pay £0.61 per litre in Kairouan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.25 and £9.67.

Expect to pay £0.61 per litre in Kairouan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £7.25 and £9.67.

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