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 August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 American Airlines, Iberia, British Airways 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 Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Cavan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 735 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 American Airlines, Iberia, British Airways 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 Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Cavan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 735 miles.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,082 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,145 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,642 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,685 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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, 460 reviews)
$124+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2458 reviews)
$197+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1637 reviews)
$137+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1525 reviews)
$156+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1779 reviews)
$149+
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The Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 670 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 1% cheaper than other types, on average.

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