Introduction
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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
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in December
Estimated hotel price
£78
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, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow 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 Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Monaghan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 145 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £56 for a journey of 735 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, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow 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 Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Monaghan. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 145 miles and will cost you around £10. From London, the ticket costs about £56 for a journey of 735 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
CFNDonegal

Airlines serving Monaghan

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,714 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,674 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,043 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,159 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,620 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,650 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,708 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 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)
£86+
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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)
£121+
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Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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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 £18.13 and £24.17.

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 £18.13 and £24.17.