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. 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
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 U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Scarborough
Where to stay in Scarborough
Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $226 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from $55 to $580 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough
Most booked hotels in Scarborough
Hiring a car in Scarborough
Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.14 and $65.52. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 1% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.