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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Derby to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Derby
If you’re looking for affordable options, Carluccio's - Derby (West Mall, Intu) and Anoki Restaurant - Burton (Burton Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Anoki Restaurant - Derby (First Floor 129 London Road) and Silk Mill Derby (19 Full Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.
When to visit Derby
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 domestic flight to Derby departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to London takes 1h 45m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 15 km from the city centre, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 10 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Derby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 183 km from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Derby takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Derby
Most booked hotels in Derby
Hiring a car in Derby
Hiring a car in Derby costs £36 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Full-size (Audi A4 Avant or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota iQ or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.