Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Cavan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cavan

Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 59 miles from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

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 Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach.

Plane

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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

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 Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,936 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,987 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Hawthorn Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 464 reviews)
$134+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1833 reviews)
$170+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3444 reviews)
$191+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1952 reviews)
$137+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1860 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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

Expect to pay $8.52 per gallon in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $102.21 and $136.27. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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

Expect to pay $8.52 per gallon in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $102.21 and $136.27. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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