Monaghan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monaghan

With a population of 5,937, Monaghan is the largest city in Monaghan, Ireland 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 Monaghan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in February
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in February
Estimated hotel price
€89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monaghan

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. The shortest domestic flight to Monaghan departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around €25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €81 for a journey of 555 miles.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. The shortest domestic flight to Monaghan departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around €25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €81 for a journey of 555 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Hiring a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.77 and €29.03.

Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.77 and €29.03.