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. 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 January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from London and takes around 7h 55m.

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 Alamo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 58 miles from Scarborough. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from London and takes around 7h 55m.

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 Alamo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,710 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,891 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from £23 to £277 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 30% 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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Filey Grange
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Phoenix Court
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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The Piebald Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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The Bay Filey Holiday Village by Away Resorts
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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Wrangham House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.92 and £27.89. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.92 and £27.89. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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