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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 297
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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates.

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 CarWiz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

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. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates.

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 CarWiz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around AED 339 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 387 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 AED 77 to AED 2,310 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Scarborough are about 73% 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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Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 316+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 239+
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The Grand Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
AED 173+
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Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
AED 118+
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Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 78.89 and AED 105.18. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 78.89 and AED 105.18. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.