Derby car rentals

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Derby

  • Car hire in Derby will allow you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city and surrounding Derbyshire without having to rely on third-party operators like taxis and the local public transport system. You can plan each day’s itinerary at your own pace and simply drive everywhere whenever you want. Given that freedom, places that deserve a visit include Derby Cathedral, Pickford’s House Museum and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. If you take about a 2.5-mile drive out of town, you’ll find Markeaton Park, known for the many activities that happen in its formal gardens and orangery, especially for children.
  • If you’re flying to Derby, you’ll land at East Midlands Airport. Here you can pick up your Derby car hire very conveniently, whether your booking through KAYAK is for Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar or another company. Their kiosks are all located inside the terminal building, on the western side. You’ll then be shown to the short-stay parking area just outside the terminal, where you’ll be able to get into your hire car and drive the roughly 15-mile route to Derby itself.
  • One of the biggest things to be aware of when driving in and around Derby is that it can snow quite a bit in winter. The local council issues snow warnings when the roads are likely to be affected, so keep an ear or eye out for those. You can also use Derbyshire county’s live road condition cameras, which you’ll find on the county’s official website. Most of the roads are gritted once the conditions warrant it, so this will help you if you’re not used to driving in snowy conditions. Make sure that you watch out for other cars in this kind of weather as well.
  • Rush hour in Derby is limited to the city centre and the various motorways that feed the city. In the latter case, stay clear of the M1 Southbound at the J23 intersection. Another particularly congested road is the A52 Westbound, where it meets the A6514. Lastly, during rush hours, which are between 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning and from around 16:00 till 17:30, try to avoid the A50. The traffic ebbs and flows, but the road can be challenging to cross or turn on to during busy times.
  • Are you planning to visit Derby for a vacation? Consider getting a car rental because nothing beats the convenience of not relying on third-party operators for your daily schedules. You will have the flexibility to plan each day and be in total control of your trips. You’ll drive your cheap car rentals in Derby to any destination of your choice anytime during your stay in the city. You’ll gain the convenience to visit among other places, Derby Cathedral Quarter, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derwent Rivers, and Pickford’s Home Museum. If you are an aviation enthusiast, you can visit East Midlands Aeropark - 19 km away - in just about 17min.
  • Suppose you are flying to Derby - you’ll land at East Midland Airport. Grab your cheap car rentals at the airport since it offers a wide array of rental cars. In addition to being the hub of car rental agencies, getting cheap car rentals in Derby at the airport allows you to go for the best deal. Some of the car rental agencies you'll encounter include but are not limited to Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, Sunnycars, Europcar, Budget, and FREE2MOVE. While they offer amazing deals, each car rental agency has unique deals. Therefore, engage multiple agencies before getting cheap car rentals in Derby.
  • When driving your cheap car rentals in Derby, you’ll encounter several streets and intersections. Navigating through these streets and intersections could be overwhelming and you can easily miss a lane and go astray. Fortunately, most rental cars in the city are fitted with a navigation system to help you maneuver the streets. In addition to saving you time, the navigation system will save you money since you won’t spend a lot of gas finding your way. Ask your car rental company to help guide you on how to use the navigation system.
  • Book your rental car in Derby at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Derby are around 58% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Derby

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Derby?

    Once again, it’s the snow that you’ll have to bear in mind most when booking car hire in Derby. Make sure you hire a vehicle with high-traction tyres if you’re visiting in winter. An MPV or SUV will do you nicely, and a 4x4 will be even better. However, if you stick to the many gritted roads throughout the city, you’ll have no problem in a decent sedan, or even one of the smaller ones. Outside those times of the year you can expand your choice, but just be aware that you may have to deal with potholes caused by the snowy winter conditions.

  • What’s the speed limit in Derby?

    Speed limits are pretty strictly enforced in Derby, and they’re well signposted so you won’t be able to claim that you weren’t aware of them. In the centre of town and residential areas, don’t go faster than 30mph. On the single-carriageway arterials like the A50, you can travel up to 60mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Derby?

    The centre of Derby operates on a pay-and-display basis. These restrictions are in place between 08:00 and 18:00, which means that you can park for free on any of the streets at night. You will also only be able to park for 2h at a time in the town centre. Recommended parking areas include Willow Row, Stuart Street and Wardwick.

  • Can I rent an automatic car in Derby?

    Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Derby. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

  • How much is gas price in Derby?

    The average gas price in Derby is C$ 9.41 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 113 and C$ 151, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Derby?

    Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Derby.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at East Midlands airport (EMA)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from East Midlands airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Derby?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Derby?

    A Mini car rental in Derby costs C$ 38 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Derby?

    An Intermediate car rental in Derby costs C$ 45 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Derby?

    An Economy car rental in Derby costs C$ 31 per day, on average.

  • Can I rent an electric car in Derby?

    Yes, you can rent an electric car in Derby since the city has several charging stations featuring types 1, 2, and 3. Some remarkable stations include Markeaton Park and Ride Park, Ashbourne Road, Derby, 51 Abbey Street Car Park, and Derby Supercharger.

  • Should I rent a car in Derby?

    Derby has several major attractions. You can only explore these destinations by being flexible and not depending on public transport or taxi. Therefore, nothing beats the convenience of cheap car rentals in Derby. Additionally, car rental is an excellent option if you're staying in Derby for a long time. You'll save a lot on fuel since rental cars are modern, and therefore consume lower amounts fuel.

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Derby car rental reviews and directory 
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keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

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Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Derby

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Locations in Derby

Unit 1A Cranmer Road- West Meadows Ind Estate

+44 371 384 5911

Monday08:00 - 18:0018:30 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 18:0018:30 - 23:59
Wednesday18:30 - 23:5908:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:0018:30 - 23:59
Friday18:30 - 23:5908:00 - 18:00
Saturday13:30 - 23:5908:00 - 18:00
Sunday

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GREEN MOTION

8.6

Very good

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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.6

One location in Derby

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Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby, Junction 24, M1

+44 1332 220770

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Easy to communicate with the agent, was able to easily add another day to the rental. Was the cheapest price after looking through other rental companies. Car had no issues, was comfortable and easy to drive, clean and well kept.

1 out of 1

Europcar

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Derby

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Car Hire Returns

+44 371 384 0293

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Unit 1A Cranmer Road

+44 371 384 5911

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Budget

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Derby

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Building 9030/31

+44 344 544 6143

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Car Rntl Cr Pk Ambassador Rd

+44 344 544 6005

Monday07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday07:00 - 20:00
Thursday07:00 - 20:00
Friday07:00 - 20:00
Saturday07:00 - 20:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Arrived at the airport and the office was locked and empty even though it was within office hours. Tried to ring the help line but, as it was a Saturday, the lines were closed. Turned out that both of the guys in the office had gone to retrieve more vehicles but even a sign on the door to say ‘back in nn minutes’ would have been helpful as it delayed me by at least 30 minutes.

1 out of 1

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Derby

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Unit 1a Cranmer Road, West Meadows Ind Estate

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Lack of communication unclear charges at booking extra unseen charges

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

2 locations in Derby

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1 Royal Scot Road

+44 1332 202900

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Beaufort Court

+44 1332 383900

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Avis

7.5

Good

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

East Midlands Airport

+44 141 539 3105

Monday07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday07:00 - 20:00
Wednesday07:00 - 20:00
Thursday07:00 - 20:00
Friday07:00 - 20:00
Saturday07:00 - 20:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00

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Sixt

7.4

Good

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

1-2 Ascot Drive

+44-8444993399

Opening times not available

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Hertz

7.0

Good

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

Kempton Park Close

+44 843 309 3021

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:30 - 12:30

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Free2Move

No score available yet

3 locations in Derby

Locations in Derby

Pentagon Island

+44 1332 362661

Monday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00
Thursday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 18:00
Friday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:0013:00 - 16:00

Sir Frank Whittle Way

+44 1332 361626

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00

Stores

+44 1332 386900

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

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Firefly

No score available yet

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

Kempton Park Close

+44 843 309 3021

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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Move Mee

No score available yet

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby

+44 1332 220770

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

Unit 1A Cranmer Road

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Derby

Locations in Derby

Unit C Mansfield Rd Railway Ho

+44 1332 291148

Monday08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday08:30 - 17:30
Thursday08:30 - 17:30
Friday08:30 - 17:30

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12 travellers who rented a car in Derby gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.5

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Mini

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