Introduction
What to do
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 January
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in January
Estimated hotel price
£118
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 103 km from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, 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 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express.

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 Aer Lingus, British Airways, 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 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including Bus, Aircoach and National Express.

Airports near Monaghan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Monaghan

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 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 £1.53 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 £18.31 and £24.41.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.31 and £24.41.