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 5 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 94 km from Scarborough.
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
You can travel by bus to Scarborough using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Scarborough takes 587 km and will cost you around $107. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about $422 for a journey of 2181 km. 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 $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 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
Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.98 and $45.30. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.