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 January
Estimated hotel price
€113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
€113
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 96 km 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of CARHIRE.ie and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 96 km 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of CARHIRE.ie and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,018 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,392 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,490 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around €120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€121+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€172+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€131+
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Fortview House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€102+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €42 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.

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 €20.89 and €27.86. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €42 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.

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 €20.89 and €27.86. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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