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Car hire at Leeds Airport - Exploring Yorkshire in Style

Located in Yeadon, a small town a few miles north-west of Leeds city centre, Leeds Bradford Airport first opened in October 1931 as Yeadon Aerodrome. Operating today as a major international airport, it serves Leeds, Bradford and the wider Yorkshire region, including the city of York and the district of Harrogate. Catering for over 4 millions passengers a year, it is the largest airport in Yorkshire and today offers more than twenty destinations, the most popular of which are Dublin, Amsterdam, Belfast, London Heathrow and some of Portugal and Spain's top beach resorts.

The two dominant airlines serving Leeds Bradford Airport are Jet2 and Ryanair, although KLM, FlyBe and TUI also provide regular services, especially during the summer months. Many of the connections for long-haul flights are made via Amsterdam, including around six daily flights with Jet2 and KLM Cityhopper, London Heathrow (mostly with British Airways) and Paris CDG. There are several direct services to a number of other European cities with Ryanair, with routes mainly to and from European leisure destinations as there are no long-haul flights direct from Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leeds is a burgeoning tourist destination with a growing number of attractions, most within easy reach for those visitors who choose to book a car rental at Leeds Airport. The city has several excellent museums covering a wide range of subjects, including the very popular Leeds City Museum whose exhibits feature a meteorite, dinosaur droppings and a stuffed Bengal tiger. No visitor can resist the opportunity to do a bit of shopping in the city's famous arcades, most of which date back to the time of Queen Victoria. Another must is a visit to the Royal Armouries Museum to see the star exhibit - King Henry VIII's personalised suit of armour. The city also lies in close proximity to several areas of stunning scenery, such as the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and the renowned Lake District, the latter located just over an hour's drive to the north-west.

Founded in 1954, Auto Europe is a market-leading international car hire company with almost 70 years of experience. Besides giving you the chance to rent a car at Leeds Airport from a wide selection of top-rated suppliers, we offer more than 24,000 convenient pick-up and drop-off locations in over 180 different destinations worldwide. Auto Europe offers the widest choice of vehicles at the lowest prices on the market, whether it's a low-cost runaround you require for city sughtseeing or something more lavish for an extended road-trip around the Yorkshire Dales. What's more, you can make your reservation through the Auto Europe booking engine in a few clicks of the mouse. Take a look at our Leeds car hire reviews page to read the comments posted by some of our previous customers in the city for added peace of mind before booking.

For help with your reservation, please call our rental specialists on +44 123 3225 114 who will be happy to give you general advice on getting around Leeds and the rest of England by car. You might also want to consult our guide to driving in the UK for information on road rules, speed limits, driving distances, etc.

Airport Information

Ever since its inauguration in the early 1930s, Leeds Bradford Airport has been a major hub and an important catalyst for helping to develop Yorkshire and its surrounding areas. Located a very short drive from Leeds, its passenger numbers have grown significantly in recent years, which in turn has helped establish the city as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the north of England. This progress is set to continue with the blueprint for a new £150 million terminal currently on the drawing board, along with many other improvement plans over the coming years which will help cater for the 7 million or so annual passenger movements expected over the next decade.

Leeds Airport (LBA)
Address: Leeds Bradford Airport, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7TU, England
Telephone: +44 871 288 2288
Airlines operating at Leeds Airport: The growing list of airlines operating at Leeds Bradford Airport currently includes Aer Lingus, Aurigny, Balkan Holidays, Jet2.com, Jet2holidays, KLM, Ryanair, TUI, Inghams, EnterAir and Eastern Airways.

Where to pick up my car hire at Leeds Airport

Auto Europe has several suppliers at the airport, most of whom have their reception desks inside the Arrivals Hall and pick-up facilities at the on-site Car Rental Centre located on Harrogate Road close to the terminal building. To pick up your car hire from Leeds Airport, please remember that you will need your Auto Europe voucher, credit card (in the name of the main driver), passport and driving licence.

Car hire operating hours

	Avis at Leeds Airport Car Rental Centre Leeds, England LS19 7TU +44 113 250 8808span>	Opening Hours: 8am-10pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat and 10am-10pm Sun
	Enterprise at Leeds Airport Car Rental Centre Leeds, England LS19 7TU +44 113 391 1999	Opening Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-midday Sat (closed Sun)
	Europcar at Leeds Airport Car Rental Centre, Leeds, England LS19 7TU +44 113 250 0170	Opening Hours: Hours vary
	Hertz at Leeds Airport Car Rental Centre, Leeds, England LS19 7TU + 44 113 250 4811	Opening Hours: 9am-5.30pm daily

Terminals

Leeds Bradford Airport has one main terminal comprising two air bridges with 24 aircraft stands capable of handling large-sized aircraft up to the Boeing 757. The terminal has two check-in halls with Hall A used by all airlines and Hall B used exclusively by Jet2.

Airport Facilities

The airport caters for the modern passenger with a large retail area on the first floor of the terminal building, with shops, restaurants, bars and a large Duty-free store available for travellers waiting to board their flights. Food options include Greggs, Starbucks, Burger King and the popular Cabin Bar offering fine wines, craft beer and cocktails. Providing snacks and meals for the whole family, the Camden Food Co. is another firm favourite among travellers with the emphasis on healthy cuisine. Besides Boots and WH Smith, passengers will also have the chance to visit the Leeds United Club Shop for merchandise, branded gifts and the latest playing strip of the city's local football club. Other facilities include a Medical/First Aid centre, baby-changing facilities, prayer room and free Wi-Fi Internet throughout the entire airport.

How to get to and from Leeds Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport is very well signposted on all the main roads and motorways in the Leeds area, including the M1 and M62 motorways and the Yorkshire section of the A1. Chief among the airport bus services is the 757 route to and from Leeds, which is operated by local transport company Yorkshire Tiger regularly throughout the day. Other bus services to the centre of Leeds from the airport link up with the National Rail network via Leeds railway station, connecting with long-distance coach services departing from Leeds Bus Station.

Parking Tips

With a around 7,000 parking spaces available, along with several drop-off points, the airport has a very good selection of short-, mid- and long-stay parking options for passengers looking to park their low-cost car hire at Leeds Airport. Travellers can choose between standard short-stay and Premium Short-Stay services at Leeds Bradford Airport, with parking facilities provided a few steps from the terminal building. The long-stay car park is slightly further away than the short-stay parking but regular shuttle-buses are on hand to take passengers to and from the terminal building.

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Leeds Bradford Airport