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 May
Estimated hotel price
€91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in May
Estimated hotel price
€91
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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Thirsk.

Airports near Thirsk

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Thirsk

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,704 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,147 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Thirsk

Most booked hotels in Thirsk

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The Carpenters Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€86+
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The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.91 and €23.88.

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.91 and €23.88.