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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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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. 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, Compamigos (Findern Ln) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks.

When to visit Derby

Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 132
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 30m.

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.

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 30m.

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.

Airports near Derby

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

Average rates range from around C$ 99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 144 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 53 to C$ 805 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

Most booked hotels in Derby

B&B HOTEL Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 86+
Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
Riverside Hotel Branston by Chef and Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+

Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 81 per day, on average, or C$ 163 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, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 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$ 39.33 and C$ 52.43. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 81 per day, on average, or C$ 163 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, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 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$ 39.33 and C$ 52.43. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Derby, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.