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.

When to visit Thirsk

Thirsk in October
Estimated hotel price
€63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in October
Estimated hotel price
€63
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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Train

The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.

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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Airports near Thirsk

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around €95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thirsk

Most booked hotels in Thirsk

The Carpenters Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€167+
The Golden Fleece Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€91+
The Three Tuns Hotel Wetherspoon
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
€67+
OYO White Horse Lodge Hotel, East Thirsk
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€92+

Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Thirsk is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Thirsk is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.