The average price of a 7-day trip to Thurso is $1,437 for a solo traveler, $2,581 for a couple, and $4,838 for a family of 4. Thurso hotels range from $52 to $239 per night with an average of $88, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are between $604 and $977 per person for economy flights and $1,895 to $3,066 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $97 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Thurso, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EDI and stay in a Thurso hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- April 23rd to May 27th
- October 1st to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Thurso is usually late January.
Average Thurso Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Thurso for a week is $978-$2,108($140-$301 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Thurso for a week is $2,122-$3,930($303-$561 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $59 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $85 to $103 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Thurso for a week is $3,204-$7,160($458-$1,023 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $118 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $136 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Thurso
How cheap can you make a vacation to Thurso? The cheapest trip to Thurso is about $109 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $47.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Thurso for a week is $766-$2,051($109-$293 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $344 to $811 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Thurso for a week is $1,250-$3,142($179-$449 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $688 to $1,622 for economy
Lodging: $47 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Thurso for a week is $2,500-$5,900($357-$843 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,376 to $3,244 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $224 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Thurso cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Thurso Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Thurso.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Thurso for a week is $1,962-$9,215($280-$1,316 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $175 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $716 to $2,230 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Thurso for a week is $3,210-$12,670($459-$1,810 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $350 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,432 to $4,460 for first class
Lodging: $119 to $239 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $960 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Thurso for a week is $6,420-$22,460($917-$3,209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $700 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,864 to $8,920 for first class
Lodging: $238 to $478 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $720 to $1,440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Thurso Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Thurso is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Thurso due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Thurso Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Thurso hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Thurso.
Flight Costs to Thurso
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $977 average in early August to a low of $604 in late January. Median flight price is $787. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Thurso our data includes 344 originating airports, and 128 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Thurso from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $8,716 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Dublin (DUB) in Dublin (Ireland) at an average of just $83.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Thurso, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $374, so you can easily save about 62% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Thurso can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $596 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.