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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, American Airlines, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from New York 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 CARHIRE.ie, 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, American Airlines, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from New York 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 CARHIRE.ie, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,892 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,605 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 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, 464 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1952 reviews)
$122+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1833 reviews)
$161+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3444 reviews)
$178+
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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, 1860 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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