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

Thurso travel guide

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thurso in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 18 miles from Thurso. Wick is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, KLM, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thurso departs from Aberdeen and takes around 40m.

Train

The train station in Thurso is called Thurso, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thurso is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 183 miles from Thurso. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Thurso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Wick (WIC), which is located 18 miles from Thurso. Wick is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, KLM, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Thurso departs from Aberdeen and takes around 40m.

Train

The train station in Thurso is called Thurso, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thurso is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 183 miles from Thurso. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Thurso

WICWick
KOIKirkwall Arpt
WRYWestray

Airlines serving Thurso

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)

Where to stay in Thurso

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thurso

Most booked hotels in Thurso

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Forss House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Castletown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Pentland Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£67+
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Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Thurso

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.