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, American Airlines, Aer Lingus 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 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Payless, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around $27. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 290 km.

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 Boston and takes around 6h.

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 Sixt and Payless, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around $27. From Cork, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,509 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

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Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1833 reviews)
$202+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3444 reviews)
$191+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1953 reviews)
$136+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1860 reviews)
$150+
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Fortview House
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 55 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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, 35% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.44 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 $101.30 and $135.06. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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, 35% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.44 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 $101.30 and $135.06. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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