Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in January
Estimated hotel price
$217
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around $46. From Cork, the ticket costs about $37 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cavan using Bus or Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 233 km and will cost you around $46. From Cork, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Cavan

DUBDublin
NOCKnock Intl
GWYGalway

Airlines serving Cavan

KLM
Good (1,463 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,131 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,383 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,775 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,982 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Hiring a car in Cavan

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.67 and $55.56. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.67 and $55.56. The most frequently booked car type in Cavan is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.