Introduction
What to do
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 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 4 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
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 Charlotte and takes around 21h 32m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 Charlotte and takes around 21h 32m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,005 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,750 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,791 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,261 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $21 to $322 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 49% 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

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Wrangham House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 537 reviews)
$183+
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Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2353 reviews)
$64+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2679 reviews)
$53+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.7, 4041 reviews)
$104+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 3336 reviews)
$75+
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Three Tuns Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $64 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.

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