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 353
1 night at 3-star hotel
Scarborough in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 353
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 58 miles from Scarborough.

Train

Located 0.0 miles from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Scarborough. Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Scarborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 58 miles from Scarborough.

Train

Located 0.0 miles from the city centre, Scarborough is the busiest station in Scarborough. Another popular train station is Scarborough Seamer, Nyork, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Scarborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 192 miles from Scarborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Scarborough. Scarborough’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Scarborough

Airlines serving Scarborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Scarborough

Average rates range from around RM 607 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 705 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 390+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
RM 339+
Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
RM 236+

Hiring a car in Scarborough

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Vauxhall 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.84 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 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Scarborough is Economy (Vauxhall 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.