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 Chicago and takes around 18h 20m.

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 Chicago and takes around 18h 20m.

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 (8,125 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,404 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 38% 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, 542 reviews)
$173+
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The Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2455 reviews)
$64+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2723 reviews)
$65+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, 4091 reviews)
$97+
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Three Tuns Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$132+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, 3422 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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.

Renting a car in Scarborough costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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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