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.

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
€78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in November
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.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Thirsk using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Thirsk takes 175 miles and will cost you around €21. From London, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 370 miles.

Plane

Although Thirsk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 28 miles from Thirsk.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Thirsk using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Thirsk takes 175 miles and will cost you around €21. From London, the ticket costs about €34 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Thirsk

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around €111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €155 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)
€155+
The Golden Fleece Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€109+
The Three Tuns Hotel Wetherspoon
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€70+
OYO White Horse Lodge Hotel, East Thirsk
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€99+

Hiring a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.77 and €27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Thirsk is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.77 and €27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Thirsk is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.