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 Charlotte and takes around 7h 20m.

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 CARHIRE.ie and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

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 Charlotte and takes around 7h 20m.

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 CARHIRE.ie and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,388 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,070 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 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)
$199+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3443 reviews)
$198+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1953 reviews)
$151+
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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 $8.03 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 Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% 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 Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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