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. Cavan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 59 miles from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.
Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Galway, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 140 miles.
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.