Scarborough travel guide
Scarborough Tourism | Scarborough Guide
You're Going to Love Scarborough
With a population of 17,000, Scarborough is the largest city in Eastern Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scarborough has to offer.
When to visit Scarborough
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Scarborough in May, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 71.6 °F, with an average temperature of 78.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 8.7″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Scarborough, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Scarborough
Plane
When flying to Scarborough, you’ll arrive at Scarborough ANR Robinson Intl (TAB), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 5h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from Port of Spain, which is about 64 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Port of Spain.
Airlines serving Scarborough
Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough
Most booked hotels in Scarborough
Renting a car in Scarborough
Renting a car in Scarborough costs $54 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Scarborough ANR Robinson Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.