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 June
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in June
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 American Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 55m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 140 miles and will cost you around $21. From Shannon, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 398 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 American Airlines, JetBlue, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 5h 55m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 140 miles and will cost you around $21. From Shannon, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 398 miles.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,869 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 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, 408 reviews)
$79+
Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1562 reviews)
$177+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3667 reviews)
$162+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2439 reviews)
$108+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1376 reviews)
$146+
The Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 303 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in Cavan

Renting a car in Cavan costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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, 41% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cavan costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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, 41% more expensive than at Dublin.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.