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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cavan in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 38. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 192 for a journey of 555 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Cavan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 63 miles from Cavan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cavan, including Bus, National Express and Aircoach. From Belfast, the bus ride to Cavan takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 38. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 192 for a journey of 555 miles.

Airports near Cavan

Airlines serving Cavan

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cavan

Average rates range from around C$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 321 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+
Farnham Estate Spa and Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
Hotel Kilmore
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
Cavan Crystal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+

Renting a car in Cavan

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.36 and C$ 40.48. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.36 and C$ 40.48. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cavan, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.