Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Scarborough deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
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.

Train

Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 4 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 94 km from Scarborough.

Train

Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 4 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,691 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,839 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 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 $197 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 $36 to $1,088 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 77% 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)
$61+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$156+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$116+
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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 (5.1, Okay reviews)
$62+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.97 and $50.63. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.97 and $50.63. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.