Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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Thurso travel guide

Thurso Tourism | Thurso Guide

You're Going to Love Thurso

With a population of 7,492, Thurso is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thurso to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thurso

Thurso in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thurso in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thurso

Plane

Although Thurso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wick (WIC), which is located 29 km from Thurso. Wick is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, KLM and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thurso departs from Aberdeen and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Thurso is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 294 km from Thurso. You’ll find branches of Dollar and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Thurso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wick (WIC), which is located 29 km from Thurso. Wick is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, KLM and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thurso departs from Aberdeen and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Thurso is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 294 km from Thurso. You’ll find branches of Dollar and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Thurso

WICWick

Airlines serving Thurso

KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Thurso

Most booked hotels in Thurso

Northern Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
The Ferry Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Pentland
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£88+
The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£84+
Royal Thurso Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Thurso

Hiring a car in Thurso costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Thurso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.85 and £27.80.

Hiring a car in Thurso costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Thurso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.85 and £27.80.