Derby car rental comparison

Cheap rental cars in Derby

Do you wish that you had more time to see a country instead of wasting the time on the train? Do you wish you had more options to see more than the stereotypical and tourist heavy cities? Both of these problems can be solved if you book a rental car through the online comparison portal HAPPYCAR. HAPPYCAR gives you the freedom and comfort of making your own schedules and not feel limited to the train schedule. Car hire Derby gives you an opportunity to branch out of the ordinary and experience something extraordinary.

Attractions

Despite being given city status within the last forty years, Derby has a lot to show for the progress it has made. Located in central England, this city not far from the East Midlands Airport where you can start your journey through Derby and with HAPPYCAR.

Derby is thought to be the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Due to its central location, Derby has a prominent role in the British rail industry. Both of these have affected modern Derby as it is also home to the aerospace and submarine department of Rolls-Royce since 1907. This is the largest amount of Rolls-Royce employees in the United Kingdom. Industry is not all Derby has to offer, as it is also located on River Derwent, which allows it to be included in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Renting a car to drive through the countryside versus taking a train, means you can stop and more of what the city and the region have to offer.

Shop ‘til you drop is an option when visiting Derby. Intu Derby has over 160 stores so everyone can find something to bring home for their friends and family at this child friendly indoor shopping mall. No one will be bored with plenty of restaurants, a bowling alley, and a wide range of vendors from which to choose. Another indoor shopping center is Derby Market Hall, which was the first of its kind in Britain. Here you can smell the freshly baking bread while walking through the aisles, looking at everything the different stalls have to offer. The Eagle Market allows for a more farmer’s market feel as you can buy plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables here alongside clothing and textiles. 

If you need a break from shopping and eating, the Cathedral Quarter offers many cafes, restaurants, bars and other cultural attractions so even your breaks can be filled with typical Derby sights and sounds. The Derby Cathedral is one of the highest church towers in the country and it is admired for its Gothic style. Stopping here gives you a nice view of the city.

For brave visitors, there is a possibility to explore the supernatural side of Derby by participating in the Derby Ghost Walk. Experience the ghoulish tour that has spooked guests for over 25 years.

Museums 

For history buffs or period piece lovers, Derby has a museum showing how family life was for famous Georgian architect, Joseph Pickford during the 18th to the 20th century. The Pickford house lies amongst the old buildings and cobble stone streets, which adds to the appeal of this beloved museum.

Take the tour that shows how Derby was put on the railroad and industrial map when touring the Derby Roundhouse. This 45-minute tour shows how the men, women and even children, helped to shaped the history of the town and the ability to travel by train for the rest of the world.

The Museum and Art Gallery does not make visitors choose between paintings and weaponry, because both can be found here. Joseph Wright paintings can be seen alongside the Soldier’s Story exhibit, which highlights a wide range of personal and military grade weapons. Exhibits are always changing so now two visits will be the same.

Excursions

With a car from the HAPPYCAR comparison portal, you can explore more than industrial England by taking a road trip to other parts of the country. Car rental Derby is closely located to some of the biggest cities in England. Big football fan? Or a science and industry fan? You don’t have to choose because Manchester has both and it is reachable from Derby by a two-hour drive, roughly 80 miles. To learn more about the Industrial Revolution, drive 45 miles, roughly an hour, to Birmingham to experience additional important landmarks and learn about the movement that shaped our present day. These are not the only options for day excursions, but with HAPPYCAR, you do not need to limit yourself. You have the freedom to choose and experience the United Kingdom in a more comfortable and private way when booking a rental car that fits your specific needs for your next vacation.