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 9 miles 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 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Derby, you’ll arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 9 miles 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 114 miles from Derby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 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$ 722 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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B&B HOTEL Derby
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 111+
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Holiday Inn Express Burton Upon Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 100+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 209+
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Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 111+
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Riverside Hotel Branston by Chef and Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 110+
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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 140% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay S$ 2.70 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$ 32.34 and S$ 43.12. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% 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 140% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay S$ 2.70 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$ 32.34 and S$ 43.12. The most frequently booked car type in Derby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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