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 September
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 Iberia, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 25m.

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 Alamo 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 Iberia, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 25m.

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 Alamo and Fox, among others, in Dublin.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,475 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 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, 485 reviews)
$128+
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Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1905 reviews)
$153+
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Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2039 reviews)
$140+
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Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3647 reviews)
$179+
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Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2027 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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, 72% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $80 per day, on average, or $160 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, 72% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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