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 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of CARHIRE.ie 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 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 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of CARHIRE.ie and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 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)
$205+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3443 reviews)
$197+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1953 reviews)
$155+
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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 $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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