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Cheap car hire in Derby
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Derby
- Car hire in Derby will allow you to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city and surrounding Derbyshire without having to rely on third-party operators like taxis and the local public transport system. You can plan each day’s itinerary at your own pace and simply drive everywhere whenever you want. Given that freedom, places that deserve a visit include Derby Cathedral, Pickford’s House Museum and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. If you take about a 2.5-mile drive out of town, you’ll find Markeaton Park, known for the many activities that happen in its formal gardens and orangery, especially for children.
- If you’re flying to Derby, you’ll land at East Midlands Airport. Here you can pick up your Derby car hire very conveniently, whether your booking through KAYAK is for Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar or another company. Their kiosks are all located inside the terminal building, on the western side. You’ll then be shown to the short-stay parking area just outside the terminal, where you’ll be able to get into your hire car and drive the roughly 15-mile route to Derby itself.
- One of the biggest things to be aware of when driving in and around Derby is that it can snow quite a bit in winter. The local council issues snow warnings when the roads are likely to be affected, so keep an ear or eye out for those. You can also use Derbyshire county’s live road condition cameras, which you’ll find on the county’s official website. Most of the roads are gritted once the conditions warrant it, so this will help you if you’re not used to driving in snowy conditions. Make sure that you watch out for other cars in this kind of weather as well.
- Rush hour in Derby is limited to the city centre and the various motorways that feed the city. In the latter case, stay clear of the M1 Southbound at the J23 intersection. Another particularly congested road is the A52 Westbound, where it meets the A6514. Lastly, during rush hours, which are between 08:00 and 09:00 in the morning and from around 16:00 till 17:30, try to avoid the A50. The traffic ebbs and flows, but the road can be challenging to cross or turn on to during busy times.
- Book your car hire in Derby at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Derby are around 63% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Derby
What type of car is recommended for driving in Derby?
Once again, it’s the snow that you’ll have to bear in mind most when booking car hire in Derby. Make sure you hire a vehicle with high-traction tyres if you’re visiting in winter. An MPV or SUV will do you nicely, and a 4x4 will be even better. However, if you stick to the many gritted roads throughout the city, you’ll have no problem in a decent sedan, or even one of the smaller ones. Outside those times of the year you can expand your choice, but just be aware that you may have to deal with potholes caused by the snowy winter conditions.
What’s the speed limit in Derby?
Speed limits are pretty strictly enforced in Derby, and they’re well signposted so you won’t be able to claim that you weren’t aware of them. In the centre of town and residential areas, don’t go faster than 30mph. On the single-carriageway arterials like the A50, you can travel up to 60mph.
Where are the best places to park in Derby?
The centre of Derby operates on a pay-and-display basis. These restrictions are in place between 08:00 and 18:00, which means that you can park for free on any of the streets at night. You will also only be able to park for 2h at a time in the town centre. Recommended parking areas include Willow Row, Stuart Street and Wardwick.
How much is the price of fuel in Derby?
The average price of fuel in Derby is R133,43 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 601 and R2 135, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Derby?
Mini (Toyota iQ or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Derby.
Which car hire agencies are at Manchester airport (MAN)?
Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Manchester airport (MAN)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations is GREEN MOTION.
How can I find car hires near me in Derby?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Derby?
A Mini car hire in Derby costs R466 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Derby?
An Economy car hire in Derby costs R528 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Derby?
A Compact car hire in Derby costs R611 per day, on average.
Derby car rental reviews and directory
GREEN MOTION
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby, Junction 24, M1
+44 116 243 7676
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
Budget
8,0
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Derby
Locations in Derby
Building 9030/31
+44 344 544 6143
East Midlands Airport
+44 344 544 6005
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8,0 Very Good
May 2019
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Staff were very friendly.Europcar
7,3
Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Derby
Locations in Derby
Car Hire Returns
+44 371 384 0293
Unit 1A Cranmer Road
+44 371 384 5911
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4,0 Mediocre
May 2023
10,0 Wonderful
May 2023
10,0 Wonderful
May 2022
2,0 Poor
Jan 2022
Firefly
9,6
Wonderful
No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
Kempton Park Close
+44 843 309 3021
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,1
Very Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Derby
Locations in Derby
1 Royal Scot Road
+44 1332 202900
Beaufort Court
+44 1332 383900
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keddy by Europcar
7,6
Good
No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
Unit 1A Cranmer Road- West Meadows Ind Estate
+44 371 384 5911
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No reviews available
Sixt
7,3
Good
No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
1-2 Ascot Drive
+44-8444993399
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No reviews available
Hertz
6,9
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
Kempton Park Close
+44 843 309 3021
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Thrifty
5,2
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
Unit C Mansfield Rd Railway Ho
+44 1332 291148
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals
2,9
Poor
No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
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Free2Move
No score available yet
3 locations in Derby
Locations in Derby
Pentagon Island
+44 1332 362661
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Move Mee
No score available yet
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
Hilton Hotel, Main Lobby
+44 1332 220770
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No reviews available
One location in Derby
Locations in Derby
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Car hire locations in or near Derby
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