Scarborough car rentals

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Scarborough only have manual transmission cars.

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An Economy car rental in Scarborough costs $148 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Scarborough costs $64 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Scarborough offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Scarborough, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 3 car rental agencies in Scarborough.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Scarborough so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

You have a pretty free hand when it comes to Scarborough car hire options. The road surfaces are good, so make your decision based on the size of your party. You won't need much more than a small city car if you're alone; otherwise, a saloon will do you fine. Families and larger groups should look at something like an MPV or even a minibus. One small thing to mention is that the roads can get icy in some winters, so you might want to get something with more traction, like a 2x4. And don't hesitate if you'd rather hire an electric vehicle, as there are rapid EV charging stations in the main Scarborough car park.

The speed limits in Scarborough conform to the national UK traffic laws. In other words, you can only drive at up to 30 mph in the city centre, it's built-up areas, and suburbs. On single carriageway roads outside these areas, the speed limit is 60 mph where there is no lane separator in the middle. On dual carriageways and motorways, you can increase your speed to up to 70 mph. Watch out for signs where the speed limit drops to 20 mph in certain parts of the city, especially in the vicinity of schools.

You won't struggle much to find free parking in Scarborough, unless it's a particularly busy day. There's a free car park on Falconers Road, one at St Nicholas Parade, and others at Westwood, South Bay and on Victoria Road. Paid parking is also easy to come by, and quite reasonable. The Somerset Terrace car park charges £1.50 for 2 hours, and the one on Pavilion Square will cost you £1.80 for the same amount of time.