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 Aer Lingus, Iberia, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h.

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 Sixt and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

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 Aer Lingus, Iberia, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h.

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 Sixt and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,462 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, 479 reviews)
$122+
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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1885 reviews)
$168+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2024 reviews)
$126+
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The Seven Horseshoes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 32 reviews)
$85+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3582 reviews)
$185+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1985 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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, 63% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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, 63% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.

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