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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Monaghan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monaghan

With a population of 5,937, Monaghan is the largest city in Monaghan, 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 Monaghan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in December
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in December
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monaghan

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Cardiff and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Monaghan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 145 miles and will cost you around £20. From Cork, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Cardiff and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Monaghan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 145 miles and will cost you around £20. From Cork, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Monaghan

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,685 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,835 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

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Ashleigh House Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Westenra Arms Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.17 and £24.22.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.17 and £24.22.