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, Compamigos (Findern Ln) and Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) are great picks.

When to visit Derby

Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Derby from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 2h 44m and costs around C$ 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 202 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 65 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 29 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Derby from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 2h 44m and costs around C$ 153 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about C$ 202 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 9 miles from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 65 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 29 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from downtown Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,047 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 777 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 34% 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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B&B HOTEL Derby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
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Holiday Inn Derby - Riverlights By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 141 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, 33% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 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$ 35.14 and C$ 46.85. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 141 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, 33% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 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$ 35.14 and C$ 46.85. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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