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 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

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 rental from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

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

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.

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 rental from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Scarborough

Average rates range from around C$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 228 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Scarborough, with prices from C$ 29 to C$ 871 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Scarborough are about 51% 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 Scarborough
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 154+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
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Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
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Renting a car in Scarborough

Renting a car in Scarborough costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Scarborough costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 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$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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