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 January
Estimated hotel price
€114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
€114
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,294 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,280 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,120 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,693 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,474 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,433 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Trivia House Accomodation
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€54+
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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€137+
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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)
€160+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€111+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.96 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 €23.47 and €31.29.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.96 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 €23.47 and €31.29.

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