Monaghan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Monaghan

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.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Monaghan

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
Hillgrove Hotel, Leisure & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
The Glencarn Hotel
1 star
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 195+

Renting a car in Monaghan

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.

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.