Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 28 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.

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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
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 centre. The shortest flight to Derby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 83 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Derby from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 83 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from $68 to $1,314 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 19% 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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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$113+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$78+
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The Stuart Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$98+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$96+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.75 and $47.67. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.75 and $47.67. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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