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 96 km 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 Philadelphia and takes around 6h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around $14. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 96 km 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 Philadelphia and takes around 6h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around $14. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,804 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,306 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,260 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,146 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,453 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,818 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,169 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,087 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, 461 reviews)
$131+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1651 reviews)
$111+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1530 reviews)
$164+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2473 reviews)
$187+
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The Seven Horseshoes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 32 reviews)
$85+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1791 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Kodiaq or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Kodiaq or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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