Car hire in Leeds at the best rates

In the north of England, there is a city originating most probably from the Roman times, which gained significance in the Victorian times and still keeps developing despite the recent global crisis. Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire and also the third largest in the UK with plenty of historic sights, sports events and a legendary nightlife.

Are you planning a trip to Leeds? Let Auto Europe assist you with your journey plans by offering you a car hire in Leeds at a great value. With numerous locations and a great choice of car rental suppliers, we are able to provide you with car rental in Leeds at various pick-up locations and at affordable prices.

Traffic

Driving straight into or out of Leeds is easy thanks to a motorway built in the 60's. Accessing the city centre from there is also quite straightforward. Please be careful as there is a city centre loop and should you miss your exit, you may end up driving the full loop again. Leeds is similar to most other cities when it comes to driving - if you avoid rush hour, you should be fine. The major motorways M1 and M62 are linked to Leeds, which is also close to the A1. Inform yourself on driving in the UK in our UK driving information page .

Parking

Once in Leeds, you may park your car hire and start exploring the city core on foot. Easily walkable, the city centre will enchant you with its Victorian style and beautifully preserved buildings. To explore the industrial heritage of Leeds and its beautiful countryside, you will need your car hire again. Leeds has a lot of car parks all around the city. Some large car parks are located near big shopping centres in Leeds downtown but finding a free spot can still be challenging during regular shopping hours. We recommend parking your car a bit further from the centre and taking a short bus ride downtown instead.

Geographic Information

The weather in Leeds is highly influenced by the location of the city - the climate is oceanic thanks to the closeness of the Atlantic Ocean. The range of mountains and hills known as The Pennines or, popularly called the backbone of England, separates North West England from Yorkshire and contributes to the mild climate in Leeds. Moderate rainfall is common throughout the year, even in the summer, which is normally mild. Winters and autumns can be harsh and cloudy with temperatures going below -10°C.

Leeds Airport

Leeds Airport is situated only seven miles north-west from Leeds city centre and can be easily reached by car in only a few minutes.

Leeds Bradford Airport - (LBA)
Website: www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk
Telephone: +44 871 288 2288

Public Transportation

Leeds has an extensive network of public transportation including excellent road and rail links to the outlying cities in the UK. For getting around Leeds most locals will use the comprehensive bus service with frequent departures connecting the railway station with the university, city centre, shopping area and the coach station. Trains connect Leeds with London several times a day and there is also a frequent service to Manchester Airport.

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