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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
€111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
€111
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 Thrifty and FLIZZR, 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 Thrifty and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around €115 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 Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€146+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€125+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€170+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€129+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.08 and €28.10. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.08 and €28.10. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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