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 KLM, American Airlines, 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

You can travel by bus to Cavan using National Express or Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Galway, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 370 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 KLM, American Airlines, 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

You can travel by bus to Cavan using National Express or Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Galway, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 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, 411 reviews)
$84+
Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1651 reviews)
$170+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2571 reviews)
$111+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3544 reviews)
$175+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1622 reviews)
$154+
The Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 386 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32.