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 November
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in November
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 JetBlue, British Airways, 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 9h 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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Cork, the ticket costs about $59 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 JetBlue, British Airways, 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 9h 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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $39. From Cork, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

Hawthorn Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 403 reviews)
$106+
Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1580 reviews)
$176+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2527 reviews)
$120+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3437 reviews)
$169+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1622 reviews)
$161+
Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 384 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89.