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 11h 14m.

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 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 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 11h 14m.

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 National, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,794 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,149 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,483 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, 466 reviews)
$123+
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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1833 reviews)
$205+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1953 reviews)
$165+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3443 reviews)
$209+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1860 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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