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. Cavan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cavan

Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, 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 C$ 21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 60 for a journey of 893 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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 102 km from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, 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 C$ 21. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 60 for a journey of 893 km.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,527 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (825 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around C$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cavan

Most booked hotels in Cavan

Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 245+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
Fortview House
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 160+

Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay C$ 2.70 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.33 and C$ 43.11. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.70 per litre in Cavan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.33 and C$ 43.11. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.