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 August
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in August
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,086 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,452 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from $38 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 37% 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2164 reviews)
$59+
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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1369 reviews)
$125+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1310 reviews)
$182+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2237 reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1594 reviews)
$84+
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Riverside Hotel Branston by Chef and Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1530 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs $32 per day, on average, or $64 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37.

Renting a car in Derby costs $32 per day, on average, or $64 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37.

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