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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scarborough to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Scarborough
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 94 km from Scarborough. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Scarborough departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h.
Train
Located 0.0 km from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 310 km from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Scarborough
Where to stay in Scarborough
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough
Most booked hotels in Scarborough
Hiring a car in Scarborough
Hiring a car in Scarborough costs £47 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Darlington Teesside Intl.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Scarborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.