Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Scunthorpe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Scunthorpe

With a population of 72,514, Scunthorpe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scunthorpe to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Scunthorpe

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lola's Cocktail Bar (13 Doncaster Rd) and Frankie & Benny's - Scunthorpe (Doncaster Road) are great picks.

When to visit Scunthorpe

Scunthorpe in May
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scunthorpe in May
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Scunthorpe

Plane

When flying to Scunthorpe, you’ll arrive at Grimsby Humberside (HUY), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Scunthorpe departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Scunthorpe Crowle is the busiest station in Scunthorpe. Another popular train station is Scunthorpe, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scunthorpe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 145 miles from Scunthorpe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Scunthorpe Scunthorpe, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Scunthorpe. Scunthorpe Fenton St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Scunthorpe, you’ll arrive at Grimsby Humberside (HUY), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Scunthorpe departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 7 miles from the city centre, Scunthorpe Crowle is the busiest station in Scunthorpe. Another popular train station is Scunthorpe, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scunthorpe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 145 miles from Scunthorpe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Scunthorpe Scunthorpe, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Scunthorpe. Scunthorpe Fenton St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Scunthorpe

EMANottingham East Midlands
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scunthorpe

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scunthorpe

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scunthorpe

Most booked hotels in Scunthorpe

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Holcombe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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San Pietro Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Thornton Hunt Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The River Don Tavern And Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Scunthorpe

Hiring a car in Scunthorpe costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Scunthorpe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Scunthorpe is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Scunthorpe costs £34 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Scunthorpe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Scunthorpe is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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