Cavan travel guide

Cavan Tourism | Cavan Guide

You're Going to Love Cavan

With a population of 6,388, Cavan is the largest city in Cavan, 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 Cavan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cavan

Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cavan

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 96 km from Cavan. The shortest flight to Cavan from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around $24. From Cork, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 96 km from Cavan. The shortest flight to Cavan from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 177 km and will cost you around $24. From Cork, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,956 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,870 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,667 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $2.96 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.50 and $47.33. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.96 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.50 and $47.33. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.