Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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Scarborough travel guide

Scarborough Tourism | Scarborough Guide

You're Going to Love Scarborough

With a population of 38 909, Scarborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. 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.

Where to Eat in Scarborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, GEO Bar and Grill (20 Sandside) and Scarborough Flyer Scarborough (4 14 St. Nicholas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scarborough

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 94 km from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 42h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 94 km from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 42h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,274 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,581 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,254 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,098 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,653 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,676 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,017 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,338 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,754 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $117 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $31 to $353 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Scarborough by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.4, 4453 reviews)
$87+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, 4070 reviews)
$67+
Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.1, 5022 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.