Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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, Queens Head Derby (Victoria Avenue) and The Hideout (9-11 Market Place) are great picks.

When to visit Derby

Derby in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 205 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 15 km from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. The train journey from Derby to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 205 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 15 km from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 23. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 60 to C$ 773 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 32% 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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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 218+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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Riverside Hotel by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Ibis Budget Derby
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 82+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 148 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.71 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.51 and C$ 43.35. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 74 per day, on average, or C$ 148 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.71 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.51 and C$ 43.35. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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