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 Charleston and takes around 19h 15m.

Train

Located 0.1 km from the city center, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 4 km from the center.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.

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 Charleston and takes around 19h 15m.

Train

Located 0.1 km from the city center, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 4 km from the center.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,316 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $21 to $1,710 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 18% 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 (8.6, 536 reviews)
$169+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2679 reviews)
$51+
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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, 3337 reviews)
$77+
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Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.5, 3809 reviews)
$61+
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Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 1859 reviews)
$44+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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