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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
€109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
€109
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. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. 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 CARHIRE.ie and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Cavan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around €13. From London, the ticket costs about €69 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

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 Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. 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 CARHIRE.ie and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Cavan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around €13. From London, the ticket costs about €69 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,938 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 €117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€136+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€151+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€126+
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Fortview House
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€108+
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Hiring a car in Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.93 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 €23.10 and €30.80. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Cavan costs €47 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay €1.93 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 €23.10 and €30.80. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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