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.
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
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 Boston and takes around 9h 20m.
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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around $70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $101 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from $36 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 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Derby
Most booked hotels in Derby
Renting a car in Derby
Renting a car in Derby costs $28 per day, on average, or $56 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.
Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. Compact (Volkswagen ID.3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.