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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cavan to see all of its attractions.
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 96 km from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Cavan from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around £30. From Cork, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 290 km.
Airlines serving Cavan
Where to stay in Cavan
Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan
Most booked hotels in Cavan
Hiring a car in Cavan
Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.28 and £24.37. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.