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
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.
Airlines serving Cavan
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
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.