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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 50m.

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

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,697 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,490 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,034 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,899 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,545 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

Average rates range from around C$ 92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 113 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 51 to C$ 806 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 27% 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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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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B&B HOTEL Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 71+
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Holiday Inn Derby - Riverlights By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 62 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 89% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 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$ 39.70 and C$ 52.93. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 31 per day, on average, or C$ 62 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 89% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay C$ 3.31 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$ 39.70 and C$ 52.93. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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