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.

When to visit Cavan

Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 59 miles from Cavan. The shortest flight to Cavan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 63 miles 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 Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $43. From Cork, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Cavan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knock Intl (NOC), which is located 59 miles from Cavan. The shortest flight to Cavan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 63 miles 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 Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 110 miles and will cost you around $43. From Cork, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $317 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.24 and $50.99. 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, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.24 and $50.99. 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, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.