Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Scarborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Scarborough

With a population of 4,403, Scarborough is a must-see destination in Maine, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scarborough has to offer.

Where to Eat in Scarborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shade (34 Ocean Avenue) and Sea Dog Brewpub Scarborough (1 Cabela Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scarborough

Plane

When flying to Scarborough, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Scarborough include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Scarborough, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 148 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scarborough, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Scarborough takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Scarborough, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PWM), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Scarborough include American Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from Miami and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Scarborough, followed by Acela.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 148 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Scarborough, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Scarborough takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From Portland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Scarborough

BOSBoston Logan Intl
PWMPortland
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday House Inn and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Portland Maine Airport.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

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Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9, 404 reviews)
$133+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 258 reviews)
$104+
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The Edgewater
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1384 reviews)
$158+
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Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 372 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1739 reviews)
$69+
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Aloft Portland, Me
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 589 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Scarborough.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Scarborough.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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