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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Monaghan to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in April
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in April
Estimated hotel price
£101
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 Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 180 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 Ryanair, American Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 69 miles from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus and Bus Éireann. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 115 miles and will cost you around £12. From Cork, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £140 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

Ashleigh Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Hillgrove Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£131+

Hiring a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01.