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. 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.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scarborough

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 97 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.

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Doncaster Sheffield (DSA), which is located 97 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.

Airports near Scarborough

DSADoncaster Sheffield
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,940 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 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 $54 to $1,099 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 32% 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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The Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$112+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$170+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$131+
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Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$105+
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Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
$77+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $3.54 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 $42.37 and $56.50. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.54 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 $42.37 and $56.50. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.