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

When to visit Monaghan

Monaghan in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Monaghan in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 103 km from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 185 km and will cost you around $15. From Cork, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Monaghan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), which is located 103 km from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Monaghan is to pick up a car rental from Dublin, which is about 111 km from Monaghan. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus Éireann and Bus. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 185 km and will cost you around $15. From Cork, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in Monaghan

Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 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, 483 reviews)
$66+
Grangeview House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 152 reviews)
$97+
Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 802 reviews)
$151+
Hillgrove Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 926 reviews)
$152+
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, 547 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53.

Expect to pay $7.53 per gallon in Monaghan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.40 and $120.53.