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 February
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in February
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 28h 45m.

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 Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 185 km and will cost you around $23. From Cork, the ticket costs about $26 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 28h 45m.

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 Sixt and Easirent, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 185 km and will cost you around $23. From Cork, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $36.00 and $48.00. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $36.00 and $48.00. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cavan, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.