Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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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
S$ 118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 118
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 05m.

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 Europcar, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 05m.

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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,068 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from S$ 50 to S$ 723 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 37% 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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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 113+
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B&B HOTEL Derby
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 83+
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The Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 210+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 101+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 111+
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Hiring a car in Derby

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 167% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay S$ 2.72 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 S$ 32.56 and S$ 43.42. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 167% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay S$ 2.72 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 S$ 32.56 and S$ 43.42. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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