Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Derby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Derby

With a population of 235,029, Derby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Derby to see all of its attractions.

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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
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 centre. The shortest flight to Derby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION 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 centre. The shortest flight to Derby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Car

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

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,213 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,621 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

Average rates range from around $120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $187 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from $64 to $972 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)
$118+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Ibis Budget Derby
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$103+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$81+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$127+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay $3.75 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.99 and $59.99. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.75 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.99 and $59.99. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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