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Thurles travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thurles

With a population of 7,588, Thurles is a must-see destination in Tipperary, Ireland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Thurles deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Thurles

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cusacks Bar at Hayes Hotel (Hayes Hotel) and Ranna Ghor (Castle Arcade Liberty Square) are great picks.

When to visit Thurles

Thurles in August
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thurles in August
Estimated hotel price
£102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thurles

Plane

Although Thurles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 75 km from Thurles. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Thurles from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Thurles is called Thurles, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thurles is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 127 km from Thurles. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Thurles using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Thurles takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Plane

Although Thurles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), which is located 75 km from Thurles. Dublin Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Thurles from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h.

Train

The train station in Thurles is called Thurles, and is located 1.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thurles is to pick up a car hire from Dublin, which is about 127 km from Thurles. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Dublin.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Thurles using Bus or National Express. From Knock, the bus ride to Thurles takes 512 km and will cost you around £15. From Shannon, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 644 km.

Airports near Thurles

DUBDublin
SNNShannon
ORKCork

Airlines serving Thurles

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Thurles

Most booked hotels in Thurles

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The Castle Country House
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Anner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hayes Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hiring a car in Thurles

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Thurles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Thurles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.92 and £22.56.

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