Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Scarborough to see all of its attractions.

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
S$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
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.

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 Sixt, 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.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (8,089 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,065 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,294 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around S$ 125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 189 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 holiday rental options in Scarborough, with prices from S$ 40 to S$ 416 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

Clifton Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 85+
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 141+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 102+
Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
S$ 79+

Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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 S$ 32.74 and S$ 43.65. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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 S$ 32.74 and S$ 43.65. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.