With a population of 5,937, Monaghan is the largest city in Monaghan, Ireland by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 64 miles from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, WestJet and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Monaghan from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 35m.
Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Dublin.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including Bus Éireann, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 52. From Galway, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 140 miles.
Average rates range from around C$ 152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 239 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 2.62 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.33 and C$ 41.77.