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
€128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in August
Estimated hotel price
€128
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. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Cavan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around €12. From London, the ticket costs about €64 for a journey of 1183 km.

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 96 km from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Cavan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around €12. From London, the ticket costs about €64 for a journey of 1183 km.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,037 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,694 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around €104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €204 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)
€169+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€114+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€134+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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The Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% 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 €20.93 and €27.91. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% 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 €20.93 and €27.91. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 15% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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