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.
Activities & attractions in Monaghan
When to visit Monaghan
How to Get to Monaghan
Plane
Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 103 km from Monaghan. 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 Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 177 km and will cost you around £21. From Cork, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 290 km.
Airlines serving Monaghan
Where to stay in Monaghan
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan
Most booked hotels in Monaghan
Hiring a car in Monaghan
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.96 and £23.95.