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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 October
Estimated hotel price
£115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in October
Estimated hotel price
£115
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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Thrifty and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 145 miles and will cost you around £17. From Cork, the ticket costs about £16 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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Thrifty and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 145 miles and will cost you around £17. From Cork, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,103 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

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Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Hiring a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83.

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