Tunis is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Tunis works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Tunis, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Tunis, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €51/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Hammamet, 62 km |
| Activities from | €38 |
| Airport | Yes |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Tunis starts at around €51 per night, with a typical rate near €92 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Hôtel Belvédère Fourati, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1300 reviews, from €69 per night
- Dar El Jeld Hotel and Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.5 from 1243 reviews, from €153 per night
- Hôtel Le Consul, 4-star, guest rating 8.8 from 67 reviews, from €64 per night
- Novotel Tunis Lac, 4-star, guest rating 8.8 from 26 reviews, from €143 per night
- Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis, 5-star, guest rating 8.8 from 1162 reviews, from €147 per night
07 -Guided day Tour Tunisia Monumental
from €1600
Day trips & routes
- Hammamet — about 62 km, 45m drive
- Nabeul — about 67 km, 1h 0m drive
- Port El Kantaoui — about 134 km, 1h 33m drive
- Sousse — about 147 km, 1h 44m drive
- Siliana — about 144 km, 2h 19m drive
- Monastir — about 168 km, 2h 6m drive
Fastest option is Hammamet: 45m by car.
Things to see
- "VIP transfer between Tunis Carthage Airport and a hotel in Tunis", rated 5 from 54 reviews, from €38
- "07 -Guided day Tour Tunisia Monumental", rated 5 from 48 reviews, from €1600
- "8 Days Tunisia Essential Discovery Private Tour", rated 5 from 17 reviews, from €2198.72
- "10 Day Historical and Cultural Tour of Tunisia", rated 5 from 14 reviews, from €1999
- "Bizerte Utique Day and Cape Angela the Far North of Africa", rated 5 from 11 reviews, from €105
10 Day Historical and Cultural Tour of Tunisia
from €1999
Getting there and around
Tunis has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Tunis is around €92, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Tunis you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Tunisia, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
Half-Day Traditional Tunisian Cuisine Cooking Class in Tunis
from €58