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. Thirsk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in November
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thirsk departs from Manchester and takes around 4h 15m.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thirsk, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Thirsk takes 917 km and will cost you around £32. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £142 for a journey of 2269 km.

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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thirsk departs from Manchester and takes around 4h 15m.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thirsk, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Thirsk takes 917 km and will cost you around £32. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £142 for a journey of 2269 km.

Airports near Thirsk

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (4,583 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,402 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,550 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,668 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around £123 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

The Carpenters Arms
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£92+
The Bay Horse Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
The Cleveland Tontine
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Village Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
The Golden Lion Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Thirsk

Hiring a car in Thirsk costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.92 and £23.89. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thirsk, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Thirsk costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations 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 £17.92 and £23.89. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thirsk, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.