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
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 45m.
Train
The train station in Thirsk is called Thirsk, and is located 1.9 km from the city centre.
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 DRIVALIA , 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 941 km and will cost you around C$ 70. From Brussels, the ticket costs about C$ 86 for a journey of 1802 km.
Airlines serving Thirsk
Where to stay in Thirsk
Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 223 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 C$ 2.54 per litre in Thirsk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. 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 Economy rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.