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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thirsk to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thirsk

Thirsk in February
Estimated hotel price
€100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in February
Estimated hotel price
€100
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.

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 Alamo and U-Save, 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.

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 Alamo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Thirsk

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,334 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around €117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €120 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
€120+
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The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€97+
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Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.03 and €28.04.

Expect to pay €1.76 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 €21.03 and €28.04.