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 Tampa and takes around 12h 15m.

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 Alamo and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around $30. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 180 miles.

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 Tampa and takes around 12h 15m.

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 Alamo and FLIZZR, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around $30. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,003 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,723 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,366 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1833 reviews)
$200+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3444 reviews)
$189+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1953 reviews)
$136+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1860 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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