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.

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
RM 327
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 327
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 U-Save and DRIVALIA , 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.

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 U-Save and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Scarborough’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (7,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,833 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,789 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,504 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,302 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (870 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around RM 420 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 925 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)
RM 328+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 284+
Green Gables Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
RM 248+
The Grand Scarborough
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 241+

Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay RM 7.71 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 RM 92.43 and RM 123.24. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Class Economy Car 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, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.71 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 RM 92.43 and RM 123.24. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Class Economy Car 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, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.