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$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
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.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

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.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,288 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,661 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,404 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

Average rates range from around C$ 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 143 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 794 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 29% 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 80+
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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 225+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Holiday Inn Derby - Riverlights By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 96+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 113 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, 27% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.13 and C$ 52.18. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 113 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, 27% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.13 and C$ 52.18. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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