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 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from Boston 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 London takes 2h 44m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $147 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 15 km from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the center.

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 Alamo and Sixt, 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 105 km and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city center.

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 Boston 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 London takes 2h 44m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $147 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 15 km from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the center.

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 Alamo and Sixt, 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 105 km and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city center.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,370 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,056 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2116 reviews)
$65+
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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1347 reviews)
$118+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2264 reviews)
$90+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1603 reviews)
$99+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1257 reviews)
$170+
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Holiday Inn Derby - Riverlights By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1871 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 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 $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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 $36 per day, on average, or $72 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 $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. 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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