Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 109
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.

Train

Located 0.1 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 Avis and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Scarborough. Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

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 0.1 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 Avis and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Scarborough. Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Scarborough

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,154 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around S$ 114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 130 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$ 27 to S$ 798 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 77% 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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Rivelyn Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 51+
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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
S$ 110+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 77+
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Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
S$ 52+
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Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
S$ 42+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.10 and S$ 36.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Scarborough, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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$ 27.10 and S$ 36.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Scarborough, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.