Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scarborough to see all of its attractions.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from London and takes around 12h 05m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, 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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from London and takes around 12h 05m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,062 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from £23 to £240 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 42% 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 Southgate B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Filey Grange
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Wrangham House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Piebald Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Hiring a car in Scarborough costs £46 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Scarborough.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.86 and £25.14. 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 Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Scarborough costs £46 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Scarborough.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.86 and £25.14. 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 Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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