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 4 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, 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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Derby from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Derby, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Derby to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 9 miles from the city center, Derby Tutbury & Hatton is the busiest station in Derby. Another popular train station is Derby Willington, located 6 miles from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Derby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Derby takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 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 center.
Airlines serving Derby
Where to stay in Derby
Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $173 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Derby
Most booked hotels in Derby
Renting a car in Derby
Renting a car in Derby costs $35 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Derby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.