Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Scarborough has to offer.

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
C$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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. The shortest flight to Scarborough from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 19h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 94 km from Scarborough. The shortest flight to Scarborough from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 19h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around C$ 140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 202 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Albert and Serenity Guest House. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from C$ 44 to C$ 456 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 41% 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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Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 136+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 78+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.97 and C$ 45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.97 and C$ 45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.