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 Aer Lingus, Iberia, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Columbus and takes around 10h 50m.

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 Fox and National, 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 Aer Lingus, Iberia, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Columbus and takes around 10h 50m.

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 Fox and National, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,168 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,135 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,498 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,063 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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, 468 reviews)
$120+
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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1847 reviews)
$191+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1975 reviews)
$146+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3489 reviews)
$193+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1904 reviews)
$150+
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Fortview House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 53 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 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, 50% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 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, 50% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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