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
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 30m.

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 Christchurch and takes around 32h 30m.

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 (8,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from $70 to $968 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 38% 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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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Donington A50
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$81+
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Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$122+
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The Stuart Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Derby

Hiring a car in Derby costs $66 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.39 and $57.85. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Derby costs $66 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay $3.62 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 $43.39 and $57.85. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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