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 64 miles from Monaghan. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from KLM, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 8h 20m.

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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 555 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 KLM, American Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Monaghan from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 8h 20m.

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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Monaghan, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Belfast, the bus ride to Monaghan takes 140 miles and will cost you around $28. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 555 miles.

Airports near Monaghan

Airlines serving Monaghan

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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 $179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Monaghan

Most booked hotels in Monaghan

Grangeview House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 155 reviews)
$97+
Ashleigh Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 490 reviews)
$66+
Westenra Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 804 reviews)
$151+
Hillgrove Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 926 reviews)
$125+
Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, 551 reviews)
$168+

Renting a car in Monaghan

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92.