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Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo · Monaco · 43.74, 7.43

Monte Carlo is a district representing Monaco, internationally known for its casino and the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Its waterfront combines luxury resorts, historic hotels, and Mediterranean scenery, making it a distinctive cruise destination.

Port highlights

About 39,000 people (all of Monaco)

Population

The Mediterranean climate brings dry, hot summers and mild winters with somewhat more rain.

Climate

French (official language of Monaco)

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October)

Best time to visit

Local food

Barbajuan, socca, bouillabaisse, French cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine

Sights

Monte Carlo CasinoPrince's Palace of MonacoOceanographic Museum of MonacoExotic GardenSite of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit

Monthly average high / low temperatures

13°

6°Jan

14°

6°Feb

15°

8°Mar

17°

11°Apr

21°

15°May

25°

18°Jun

28°

21°Jul

28°

21°Aug

25°

18°Sep

21°

14°Oct

17°

10°Nov

14°

7°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NICE · about 20 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)284 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€5.00

Water 500 ml

€4.75

Coffee

€13.50

Inexpensive meal

€10.50

Local beer

€12.30

Big Mac

Prices in Monaco (Monte Carlo). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

NCE

Nearest airport

30–45 min

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct 2026

Source: Wikipedia “Port Hercules” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Monte Carlo

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome)

12-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Venice / Trieste

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