Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Scarborough travel guide

Scarborough Tourism | Scarborough Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 28 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in November
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 94 km from Scarborough.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 94 km from Scarborough.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $55 to $858 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

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Phoenix Court
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$84+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$126+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$124+
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Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$99+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.55 and $66.07. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.55 and $66.07. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.