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Cavan travel guide

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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
€96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in August
Estimated hotel price
€96
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 Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Cavan takes 512 km and will cost you around €18. From Shannon, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 644 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.

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 Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Cavan takes 512 km and will cost you around €18. From Shannon, the ticket costs about €29 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €183 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€209+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€178+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€112+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€133+
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The Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€111+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.

Expect to pay €1.66 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 €19.91 and €26.55. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cavan.

Expect to pay €1.66 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 €19.91 and €26.55. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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