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

Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
£85
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 96 km from Cavan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways 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 and Expressway. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 290 km.

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 American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways 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 and Expressway. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £146 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Farnham Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Fortview House
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£94+

Hiring a car in Cavan

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.95 and £23.94.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.95 and £23.94.