The average price of a 7-day trip to Derby is $2,124 for a solo traveler, $3,815 for a couple, and $7,152 for a family of 4. Derby hotels range from $45 to $205 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to East Midlands Airport (EMA) are between $1,014 and $2,461 per person for economy flights and $3,182 to $7,723 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $37 to $67 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Derby, GB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EMA and stay in a Derby hotel:
- April 9th to July 1st (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 16th to October 28th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Derby is usually mid to late August.
Average Derby Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Derby for a week is $1,142-$3,347($163-$478 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $37 to $67 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $541 to $2,092 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Derby for a week is $2,888-$6,646($413-$949 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $74 to $134 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,082 to $4,184 for economy
Lodging: $57 to $67 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $107 to $131 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Derby for a week is $3,884-$11,426($555-$1,632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $148 to $268 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,164 to $8,368 for economy
Lodging: $114 to $134 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $150 to $197 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Derby
How cheap can you make a vacation to Derby? The cheapest trip to Derby is about $129 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $40.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Derby for a week is $900-$3,230($129-$461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $541 to $2,092 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Derby for a week is $1,560-$5,560($223-$794 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,082 to $4,184 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Derby for a week is $3,120-$10,580($446-$1,511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,164 to $8,368 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $180 to $210 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Derby cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Derby Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Derby.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Derby for a week is $2,517-$11,284($360-$1,612 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $134 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,515 to $4,874 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Derby for a week is $4,578-$17,096($654-$2,442 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $268 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,030 to $9,748 for first class
Lodging: $76 to $205 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $912 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Derby for a week is $9,156-$31,456($1,308-$4,494 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $536 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,060 to $19,496 for first class
Lodging: $152 to $410 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,368 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Derby Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Derby is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Derby due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Derby Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Derby hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Derby.
Flight Costs to Derby
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,461 average in late December to a low of $1,014 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $486. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Derby our data includes 106 originating airports, and 48 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Derby from an airport like Daytona Beach International (DAB) in Daytona Beach, FL (the United States) for an average $5,486 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Shannon (SNN) in Shannon (Ireland) at an average of just $68.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Saturday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Derby, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,447, so you can easily save about 143% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Derby can easily cost $260 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $511 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.
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