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 February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 12h 15m.

Train

Located 0.0 miles from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 3 miles from the centre.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

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 12h 15m.

Train

Located 0.0 miles from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 3 miles from the centre.

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 Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,025 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,406 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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 £110 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from £16 to £478 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 20% 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Filey Grange
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Daffodil Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Wrangham House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Bay Filey
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Hiring a car in Scarborough costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.54. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Scarborough costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.15 and £21.54. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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