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.
Activities & attractions in Cavan
When to visit Cavan
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. 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 Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, National Express and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 110 miles and will cost you around €15. From Londonderry, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 245 miles.
Airlines serving Cavan
Where to stay in Cavan
Average rates range from around €101 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 Cavan
Hiring a car in Cavan
Hiring a car in Cavan costs €28 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.
Expect to pay €1.78 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 €21.36 and €28.47. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.