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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.

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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$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
DSADoncaster Sheffield
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,096 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,071 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,893 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,601 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,265 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,465 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Derby, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 802 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Derby are about 36% 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$ 166+
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Holiday Inn Derby - Riverlights By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 250+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 128+
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Riverside Hotel Branston by Chef and Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Renting a car in Derby

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 185 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.97 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$ 35.59 and C$ 47.45. 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Derby costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 185 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.97 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$ 35.59 and C$ 47.45. 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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