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 January
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in January
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 28 miles from Thirsk. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thirsk departs from London and takes around 16h 35m.

Train

The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 195 miles from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Thirsk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 28 miles from Thirsk. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thirsk departs from London and takes around 16h 35m.

Train

The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 195 miles from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Airports near Thirsk

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Thirsk

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,714 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,672 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,043 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,157 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,620 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,650 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thirsk

Most booked hotels in Thirsk

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Black Horse Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Bay Horse Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Swan House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Northallerton Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Carpenters Arms
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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High Paradise Farm
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.25 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.25 and £21.67.