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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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Scarborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Scarborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clark's Restaurant, Scarborough, UK (40 Queen Street) and Lookout on the Pier (18 West Pier South Bay) are great picks.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$43
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 10h.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 10h.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $21 to $629 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 46% 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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Daffodil Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 291 reviews)
$98+
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Wrangham House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 503 reviews)
$172+
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Clifton Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1760 reviews)
$69+
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Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas
2 stars
Good (7.8, 121 reviews)
$61+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, 2841 reviews)
$99+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2847 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. 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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