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, 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
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
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.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 58 miles from Scarborough.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,968 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,457 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,882 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,179 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $243 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$160+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$121+
Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$80+

Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Scarborough, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.68 and $48.91. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Scarborough, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.