Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Thirsk travel guide

Thirsk Tourism | Thirsk Guide

You're Going to Love Thirsk

With a population of 9,302, Thirsk is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thirsk has to offer.

When to visit Thirsk

Thirsk in August
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in August
Estimated hotel price
€81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thirsk in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Thirsk, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Thirsk

Plane

Although Thirsk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 46 km from Thirsk. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Car

Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 315 km from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Thirsk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 46 km from Thirsk. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Car

Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 315 km from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Thirsk

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (8,049 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,799 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (926 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,150 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around €110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thirsk

Most booked hotels in Thirsk

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The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay €1.84 per litre in Thirsk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.03 and €29.37.

Expect to pay €1.84 per litre in Thirsk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.03 and €29.37.