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

Cavan travel guide

Cavan Tourism | Cavan Guide

You're Going to Love Cavan

With a population of 6,388, Cavan is the largest city in Cavan, 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 Cavan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cavan

Cavan in August
Estimated hotel price
€126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in August
Estimated hotel price
€126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cavan

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 59 miles from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest domestic flight to Cavan departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Aircoach and Bus.

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 59 miles from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest domestic flight to Cavan departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Aircoach and Bus.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,060 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around €97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €201 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€166+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€132+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€98+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€121+
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The Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€108+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €26 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.99 and €27.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €26 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.99 and €27.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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