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 Aer Lingus, Iberia, American Airlines 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 Hertz 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 96 km from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, Iberia, American Airlines 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 Hertz and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 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 (9.6, 484 reviews)
$128+
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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1903 reviews)
$155+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2033 reviews)
$156+
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The Seven Horseshoes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 32 reviews)
$85+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3616 reviews)
$180+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2011 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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, 66% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.40 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 $100.84 and $134.46.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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, 66% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.40 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 $100.84 and $134.46.

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