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. 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, 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

Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 271
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 271
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 0.0 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Scarborough using National Express or BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Scarborough takes 595 km and will cost you around AED 132. From Barcelona, the ticket costs about AED 382 for a journey of 3701 km. 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 0.0 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Scarborough using National Express or BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Scarborough takes 595 km and will cost you around AED 132. From Barcelona, the ticket costs about AED 382 for a journey of 3701 km. Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around AED 467 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 542 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Scarborough

Most booked hotels in Scarborough

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 300+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 261+
Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
AED 182+

Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Opel 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Opel 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.