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

Thirsk travel guide

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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.

Where to Eat in Thirsk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Crab & Lobster (Dishforth Road Asenby) and The Carpenters Arms (The Carpenters Arms Felixkirk) are great picks.

When to visit Thirsk

Thirsk in January
Estimated hotel price
€101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in January
Estimated hotel price
€101
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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Thirsk.

Airports near Thirsk

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around €99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €82 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 Carpenters Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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The Golden Fleece Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€91+
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The Vale of York
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
€85+
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Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.62 and €24.82.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.62 and €24.82.

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