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
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.
Airlines serving Scarborough
Where to stay in Scarborough
Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough
Most booked hotels in Scarborough
Renting a car in Scarborough
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Scarborough, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.