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, Air France, Delta 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 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $15. From Cork, the ticket costs about $17 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, Air France, Delta 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 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, 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 115 miles and will cost you around $15. From Cork, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 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, 410 reviews)
$84+
Slieve Russell Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1625 reviews)
$172+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2561 reviews)
$119+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3503 reviews)
$172+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1631 reviews)
$155+
Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 385 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53.

Expect to pay $7.53 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 $90.40 and $120.53.