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Monaghan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monaghan

With a population of 5,937, Monaghan is the largest city in Monaghan, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Monaghan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in February
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monaghan

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 103 km from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Avis, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Monaghan using Bus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 869 km and will cost you around $51. From London, the ticket costs about $145 for a journey of 1159 km.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 103 km from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Delta, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Avis, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Monaghan using Bus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 869 km and will cost you around $51. From London, the ticket costs about $145 for a journey of 1159 km.

Airports near Monaghan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around $143 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 Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

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Ashleigh Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 631 reviews)
$68+
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Grangeview House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 247 reviews)
$102+
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Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1193 reviews)
$169+
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Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 863 reviews)
$170+
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Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1052 reviews)
$176+
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Renting a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

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