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. Monaghan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
$71
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, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monaghan.

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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 177 km and will cost you around $26. From Cork, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 290 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, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Monaghan.

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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 177 km and will cost you around $26. From Cork, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

Grangeview House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 145 reviews)
$96+
Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 790 reviews)
$149+
Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 896 reviews)
$136+
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, 535 reviews)
$156+
The Glencarn Hotel
1 star
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$143+

Renting a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26.