Major city · Trinidad and Tobago
Scarborough
Spend 2 days in Scarborough: one night, visit Fort St George, wildlife tour, and relax on the nearby beach.
Scarborough is Tobago's main town with a historic fort, wildlife tours and easy beach access. A short stay of 1‑2 nights lets you see the highlights without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TTD
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- TAB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…
- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Check entry rules for your passport with the Trinidad and Tobago Immigration Division before you fly; visa-required nationals apply for an e-visa online.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians: leave it at home.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Leatherback turtle nesting beaches have seasonal access rules: visit with a licensed guide or permit.
- Trinidad and Tobago ↗Violent crime is concentrated in parts of Port of Spain and the east–west corridor: read your government's list of areas to avoid and move by car after dark.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Scarborough999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Scarborough, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); US dollars are accepted in some tourist places but are scarce to change back.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- SIM or eSIMbmobile (TSTT) and Digicel sell SIMs at Piarco and malls; bring your passport.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated but supply is irregular in places; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10–15% if no service charge.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 115 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- SafetyScarborough is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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- RestroomsIn malls, restaurants and hotels; few public toilets.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 990 fire/ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysMuch of Trinidad shuts on Carnival Monday and Tuesday and on Sundays.Trinidad and Tobago-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTAB A.
- Getting aroundTaxis from the bus/taxi stand (≈ TT$10–20); rental cars (US$50–80/day) for beach trips; PTSC bus to nearby villages (TT$2–8).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottle)TT$8–12
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi town centreTT$10–20
- Metro or bus rideBus PTSCTT$2–8
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse room, a night, per personTTD 80
- Mid-range bedAirbnb or budget hotel room, a night, per roomTTD 350
- High-end bedAirbnb or budget hotel room, a night, per roomTTD 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TTD 150 · Mid TTD 250 · High TTD 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAB A. N. R. Robinson International (10 km (6.2 mi) west of town centre; bus TT$3 (pre‑bought) or taxi < TT$20)TAB A. N. R. Robinson International (6.2 mi (10 km) west of town centre; bus TT$3 (pre‑bought) or taxi < TT$20)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Oct (220 rain days), driest Jan (22). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Scarborough: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
22 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
23 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
43 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
45 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
64 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
148 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
188 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
163 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
172 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
220 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
207 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
159 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis from the bus/taxi stand (≈ TT$10–20); rental cars (US$50–80/day) for beach trips; PTSC bus to nearby villages (TT$2–8).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Charlotteville
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Rental car or taxi, about 1 h drive north
Quiet beach village, good for snorkeling.
Crown Point
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min
Car 20 min south
Ferry terminal and more dining options.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Scarborough town centre hotels
Close to Fort St George and bus/taxi stands; good for one night.
Airbnb options
Many affordable rentals around town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TT$150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- TT$250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Airbnb or budget hotel room1 × 1 night × TTD 350 | TTD 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × TTD 250 | TTD 500 |
| Taxi from TAB airport to town2 × TTD 20 | TTD 40 |
| Rental car (day)2 × TTD 55 | TTD 110 |
| Corbin wildlife tour2 × TTD 170 | TTD 340 |
| Trip total≈ TTD 670 per person per day, bed included | TTD 1,340 |
2026 estimate in TTD; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi town centre | TT$10–20 |
| Bus PTSC | TT$2–8 |
| Cow heel soup | TT$15–25 |
| Beer (bottle) | TT$8–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry schedules are irregular; confirm the day before.
- Bus tickets must be bought in advance; limited frequency.
- Taxi fares can vary; agree price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire/ambulance
- 990
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Emergency
- Police999
- Fire/ambulance990
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TAB → Scarborough (taxi): ≈ TT$15–20, 15 min
- Bus PTSC Scarborough → Charlotteville: ≈ TT$8, 1 h
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Scarborough. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Nov (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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