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. 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, GEO Bar and Grill (20 Sandside) and Scarborough Flyer Scarborough (4 14 St. Nicholas Street) are great picks.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in March
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in March
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Scarborough. 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Scarborough. Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,789 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,755 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,215 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,325 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,405 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,364 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,171 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,145 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Albert and Serenity Guest House. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $42 to $1,137 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 5% 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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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$69+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$154+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$100+
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The Grand Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$80+
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Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$62+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.97 and $47.96. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Scarborough, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.97 and $47.96. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Scarborough, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.