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

Derby travel guide

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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 Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) and Silk Mill Derby (19 Full Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.

When to visit Derby

Derby in March
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in March
Estimated hotel price
$60
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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 115 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 10h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 115 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

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British Airways
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Delta
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from $43 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 26% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Derby by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1188 reviews)
$139+
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Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1184 reviews)
$176+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1336 reviews)
$90+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2682 reviews)
$112+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2665 reviews)
$89+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8, 2067 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs $25 per day, on average, or $50 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs $25 per day, on average, or $50 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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