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.
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, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest domestic flight to Cavan departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 55m.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around €14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €87 for a journey of 893 km.
Average rates range from around €93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €189 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Cavan costs €40 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% 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 €20.95 and €27.93.