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
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″.
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. The shortest flight to Thirsk from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 17h 15m.
Train
The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.2 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Thirsk is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 195 miles from Thirsk. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thirsk, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Thirsk takes 370 miles and will cost you around $71. From Paris, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 1015 miles.
Airlines serving Thirsk
Where to stay in Thirsk
Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Thirsk
Most booked hotels in Thirsk
Renting a car in Thirsk
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Thirsk is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.