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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scarborough has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Scarborough
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
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 58 miles from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Scarborough
Where to stay in Scarborough
Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $136 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $31 to $326 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough
Most booked hotels in Scarborough
Renting a car in Scarborough
Renting a car in Scarborough costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 4% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.