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. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Derby has to offer.

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, The Forge Blackrock Steakhouse (1-6 Sadler Gate) and Silk Mill Derby (19 Full Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Derby.

When to visit Derby

Derby in December
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in December
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 domestic flight to Derby departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. 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 hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Derby takes 315 miles and will cost you around £10. From Paris, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 850 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of 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 domestic flight to Derby departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Derby. 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 hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Derby using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Derby takes 315 miles and will cost you around £10. From Paris, the ticket costs about £54 for a journey of 850 miles. The most popular bus station is Derby Riverlights Bus Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Derby. Derby Donnington Park is also a commonly used station, and is 8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Derby

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (325 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

Average rates range from around £69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Derby

Most booked hotels in Derby

Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£129+
Leonardo Hotel Derby
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
ibis budget Burton Upon Trent Centre
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£41+
The Priest House On The River
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£65+
The Lion Hotel
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£70+
pentahotel Derby
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Derby

Hiring a car in Derby costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.90. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz B-Class or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Derby costs £31 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.90. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz B-Class or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.