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 September
Estimated hotel price
€101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
€101
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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cavan.

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 Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around €24. From Cork, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 290 km.

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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cavan.

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 Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around €24. From Cork, the ticket costs about €31 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around €102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €171 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 €31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% 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 €20.98 and €27.98.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% 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 €20.98 and €27.98.