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. Thirsk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thirsk in April
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Thirsk in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Thirsk, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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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 46 km from Thirsk. The shortest flight to Thirsk from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 20h 35m.

Train

The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 315 km from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Thirsk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 46 km from Thirsk. The shortest flight to Thirsk from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 20h 35m.

Train

The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 315 km from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Airports near Thirsk

Airlines serving Thirsk

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thirsk

Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 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, 550 reviews)
$154+
Swan House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 239 reviews)
$94+
The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1599 reviews)
$109+
The Village Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 958 reviews)
$94+
The Golden Lion Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1491 reviews)
$113+
The Bay Horse Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 10 reviews)
$77+

Renting a car in Thirsk

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Thirsk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Thirsk, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Thirsk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Thirsk, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.