Scarborough travel guide

Scarborough Tourism | Scarborough Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scarborough has to offer.

Where to Eat in Scarborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clark's Restaurant, Scarborough, UK (40 Queen Street) and Lookout on the Pier (18 West Pier South Bay) are great picks.

When to visit Scarborough

Scarborough in March
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in March
Estimated hotel price
$63
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. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 20h 35m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 58 miles from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from the United States departs from Denver and takes around 20h 35m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

The Southgate B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 318 reviews)
$133+
The White Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 512 reviews)
$232+
Granby Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1620 reviews)
$46+
Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas
3 stars
Good (7.8, 65 reviews)
$66+
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, 4494 reviews)
$97+
All Seasons Guest House
5 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$225+

Renting a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.