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 59 miles 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 30m.

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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around $25. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 180 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 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 30m.

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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around $25. From Cork, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,041 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)
$133+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1530 reviews)
$162+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2473 reviews)
$188+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1651 reviews)
$113+
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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)
$155+
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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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 40% 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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