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 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
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 58 miles from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 30h 25m.

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.

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 30h 25m.

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.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,150 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,476 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,015 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,633 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,361 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,340 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Albert and Serenity Guest House. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $31 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 32% 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 Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 546 reviews)
$177+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2752 reviews)
$60+
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Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2577 reviews)
$61+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.5, 4148 reviews)
$97+
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Three Tuns Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$116+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, 3528 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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