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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thurso in February
Estimated hotel price
$95
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. The shortest flight to Thurso from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 50m.

Train

The train station in Thurso is called Thurso, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Thurso is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 294 km from Thurso. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, 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. The shortest flight to Thurso from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 50m.

Train

The train station in Thurso is called Thurso, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Thurso is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 294 km from Thurso. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Thurso

WICWick
KOIKirkwall Arpt
WRYWestray

Airlines serving Thurso

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Thurso

Most booked hotels in Thurso

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Pentland Lodge House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1181 reviews)
$133+
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Forss House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 925 reviews)
$88+
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Farr Bay Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.4, 1440 reviews)
$269+
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Holborn Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1029 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Thurso

Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Thurso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44.

Expect to pay $6.97 per gallon in Thurso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.58 and $111.44.