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$ 119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Derby in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 119
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 Sixt, 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Derby

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Derby

Lufthansa
Good (8,084 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,056 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,865 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,841 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,227 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,385 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Derby

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Derby, with prices from S$ 48 to S$ 729 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Derby are about 39% 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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Wychnor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 156+
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Hilton at St.George's Park, Burton Upon Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 227+
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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$ 115+
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Dog & Partridge Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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Leonardo Hotel Derby
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 94+
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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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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$ 32.67 and S$ 43.56. 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, 46% 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in Derby.

Expect to pay S$ 2.73 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$ 32.67 and S$ 43.56. 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, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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