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
$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 58 miles from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 55m.

Train

Located 0.0 miles from the city center, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 3 miles from the center.

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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

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 14h 55m.

Train

Located 0.0 miles from the city center, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 3 miles from the center.

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 Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 $141 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $25 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 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, 536 reviews)
$169+
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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, 3338 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, 1857 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01.

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