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 January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 82 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 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $147 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 2h 11m 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 U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 82 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,351 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,238 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 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 $565 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 30% 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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B&B HOTEL Derby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2114 reviews)
$63+
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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1347 reviews)
$126+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1604 reviews)
$97+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1257 reviews)
$171+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1559 reviews)
$77+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3581 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 3% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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