Monaghan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monaghan

With a population of 5,937, Monaghan is the largest city in Monaghan, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Monaghan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monaghan

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. 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 Monaghan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Galway, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. 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 Monaghan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Galway, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

Ashleigh Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 471 reviews)
$65+
Grangeview House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 145 reviews)
$96+
Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 794 reviews)
$149+
Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 907 reviews)
$148+
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, 537 reviews)
$159+

Renting a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68.

Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68.