Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Derby travel guide

Derby Tourism | Derby Guide

You're Going to Love Derby

With a population of 235,029, Derby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Derby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Derby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Compamigos (Findern Ln) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks.

When to visit Derby

Derby in February
Estimated hotel price
$46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in February
Estimated hotel price
$46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Derby

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $121 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 50 miles and will cost you around $11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $121 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 50 miles and will cost you around $11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,370 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,760 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from $40 to $794 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Derby by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

Most booked hotels in Derby

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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1273 reviews)
$119+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1486 reviews)
$60+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1232 reviews)
$164+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2836 reviews)
$74+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1971 reviews)
$114+
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Dog & Partridge Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1072 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs $15 per day, on average, or $30 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 110% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs $15 per day, on average, or $30 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 110% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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